Playa Negra Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.76° N 82.87° W

Playa Negra Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
29.0° C
0.6° 

Playa Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Negra surf forecast from 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,289 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Negra this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Negra over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 12th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 17th Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
855
815
733
528
626
519
406
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Wind (km/h)
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NNE
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High Tide
10:45PM0.52m
1:39PM0.16m
11:44PM0.52m
2:32PM0.19m
00:41AM0.51m
3:21PM0.24m
1:37AM0.49m
4:07PM0.29m
2:33AM0.45m
4:49PM0.34m
3:30AM0.40m
5:30PM0.39m
4:32AM0.35m
Low Tide
7:16AM0.01m
2:51PM0.15m
8:08AM0.00m
4:08PM0.19m
8:53AM0.01m
6:40PM0.22m
9:34AM0.02m
8:51PM0.23m
10:12AM0.04m
10:14PM0.21m
10:47AM0.07m
11:23PM0.19m
11:19AM0.10m
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Information about the Playa Negra Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Negra surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Negra) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Negra may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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