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Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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Playa Negra surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Negra sea temperature is
28.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Monday (Apr 06) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 11th Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 12th Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | |
Wave (?)Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| 166 | 179 | 179 | 106 | 95 | 136 | 106 | 112 | 132 | 125 | 142 | 189 | 184 | 233 | 293 | 411 | 516 | 486 | 535 | 508 | 505 | ||
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41AM 0.40 | 6:46PM 0.23 | 4:17AM 0.39 | 7:34PM 0.22 | 4:49AM 0.39 | 8:22PM 0.22 | 5:17AM 0.38 | 9:11PM 0.23 | 5:41AM 0.38 | 9:54PM 0.24 | 6:05AM 0.37 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:31AM 0.01 | 10:13PM 0.20 | 12:05PM 0.02 | 10:42PM 0.19 | 12:38PM 0.03 | 11:12PM 0.20 | 1:10PM 0.05 | 11:43PM 0.21 | 1:42PM 0.08 | 12:20AM 0.22 | 2:13PM 0.11 | |||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:26 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 13 | 11 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 6 | |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 30 | |
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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.
Are you planning a holiday in Limon? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Negra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changuinola which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Siquirres and Turrialba.












