Playa Negra surf break

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 03 May 2026 EST
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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
29.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (May 03) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 16 days are 1.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7PM (Tue 5th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 7th May)5ft (1.5m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
169
136
126
147
158
182
207
197
202
207
202
330
286
235
286
273
179
212
207
197
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
W
5
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
5
ESE
5
ESE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NNE
10
NE
5
SSW
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
6:42PM0.23m
2:20AM0.41m
6:39PM0.23m
2:57AM0.41m
7:08PM0.24m
7:46PM0.24m
8:24PM0.26m
4:22AM0.39m
8:58PM0.28m
4:43AM0.38m
9:23PM0.30m
Low Tide
7:14PM0.23m
10:33AM-0.01m
8:37PM0.23m
11:05AM-0.01m
9:23PM0.23m
11:37AM0.01m
10:06PM0.23m
12:06PM0.03m
10:49PM0.24m
12:34PM0.06m
11:37PM0.25m
12:59PM0.09m
00:30AM0.26m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
2
4
4
5
1
2
1
4
1
2
2
1
1
2
Temp °C
28
26
26
29
28
26
28
26
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
29
26
29
29
27
31
30
30
32
31
30
32
30
31
31
31
30
31
31
30
32
33
30
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
207
169
136
126
147
158
182
207
197
202
207
202
330
286
235
286
273
179
212
207
197
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
12
0
0
0
12
0
0
14
0
0
82
0
12
12
0
0
98
0
0
98
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
6
6
7
7
5
5
5
4
6
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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.

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