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Portete surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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Portete surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Portete sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Portete this week:
The surf forecast for Portete over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 9PM. 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 Portete in the next 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 7th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 12th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portete over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
153 | 161 | 192 | 249 | 304 | 261 | 318 | 280 | 217 | 261 | 261 | 237 | 352 | 381 | 287 | 445 | 398 | 381 | 485 | 469 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | cross | |
High Tide | 3:32AM0.30m | 4:09AM0.29m | 7:22PM0.10m | 4:47AM0.27m | 7:26PM0.13m | 5:25AM0.23m | 7:42PM0.16m | 6:06AM0.19m | 8:06PM0.21m | 6:53AM0.14m | 8:37PM0.26m | ||||||||||
Low Tide | 11:29AM-0.11m | 11:54AM-0.10m | 12:17PM-0.09m | 9:53PM0.09m | 12:35PM-0.08m | 11:17PM0.09m | 12:52PM-0.07m | 00:41AM0.08m | 1:07PM-0.06m | 2:09AM0.06m | 1:22PM-0.05m | ||||||||||
5:13 | — | — | 5:13 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:44 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
— | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 4 | — | 1 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
153 | 161 | 192 | 249 | 304 | 261 | 318 | 280 | 217 | 261 | 261 | 237 | 352 | 381 | 287 | 445 | 398 | 381 | 485 | 469 | 404 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 116 | 0 | 10 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 0 | 133 | 0 | 10 | 179 | 0 | 10 | 24 | 10 |
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Information about the Portete Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Portete provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Portete can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Portete 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 (Portete) 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 Portete 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 Portete, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Turrialba, Guapiles and Changuinola.











