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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
28.2° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Portete in the next 16 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Portete over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 181 | 184 | 121 | 77 | 107 | 127 | 62 | 69 | 123 | 91 | 59 | 118 | 138 | 123 | 106 | 140 | 179 | 126 | 113 | 122 | 143 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:20PM 0.06 | 2:39AM 0.32 | 4:26PM 0.05 | 3:29AM 0.36 | 5:18PM 0.05 | 4:20AM 0.38 | 6:03PM 0.05 | 5:11AM 0.39 | 6:46PM 0.06 | 6:01AM 0.38 | 7:31PM 0.08 | 6:52AM 0.36 | 8:17PM 0.09 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:36AM -0.06 | 7:13PM 0.02 | 10:33AM -0.10 | 8:03PM 0.02 | 11:23AM -0.12 | 8:58PM 0.01 | 12:11PM -0.14 | 9:54PM -0.00 | 12:56PM -0.14 | 10:51PM -0.01 | 1:41PM -0.13 | 11:49PM -0.01 | 2:24PM -0.11 | 12:50AM 0.00 | |||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | - | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
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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.











