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Playa Negra surf break

Playa Negra surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 21 Jan 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
27.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
Period(s) (?)999999899999888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6605725785474693542393984043313462802071541541039313398130153
Wind
(km/h)
10
SW
0
SW
10
NE
10
WSW
0
NW
10
NNE
10
WSW
0
NW
10
NE
5
WSW
0
NW
10
NE
5
SW
0
W
10
NE
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassonoffglassonoffglassonoffglassonoffglassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:52AM
0.29
2:23PM
0.40
5:42AM
0.33
3:03PM
0.37
5:39AM
0.36
3:46PM
0.33
5:42AM
0.40
4:33PM
0.28
6:01AM
0.43
5:29PM
0.23
6:33AM
0.46
6:49PM
0.19
7:15AM
0.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:57AM
0.27
10:18PM
0.09
10:16AM
0.26
10:39PM
0.11
11:17AM
0.22
11:02PM
0.12
12:11PM
0.18
11:25PM
0.13
1:04PM
0.14
11:49PM
0.13
1:59PM
0.10
12:14AM
0.12
2:56PM
0.07
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Tue
27
Sunrise-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52-
Sunset--6:31--6:31--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:34--6:34
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
Rain (mm)
5-11--------------216
Temp. °C252727242727242727242727242727242727242726
Feels °C (?)292829262829272929272829272929272929262928
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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 12 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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