Punta Uva Surf Break

Punta Uva Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.64° N 82.70° W

Issued: 12 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Uva sea temperature is
29.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

Punta Uva surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Uva surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, NE swell with 1,274 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 19 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 9s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Uva this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Uva over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 19) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Uva in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 19th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Uva over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
3
2
0
1
0
0
2
2
4
4
2
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
2
NE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
238
273
267
288
288
530
480
563
670
538
418
450
470
664
1161
1249
1154
815
617
388
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
N
5
W
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
N
10
W
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
SW
5
WSW
5
WNW
15
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
6:22PM0.34m
4:31AM0.40m
7:01PM0.38m
5:33AM0.34m
7:38PM0.42m
6:55AM0.28m
8:14PM0.43m
8:34AM0.24m
8:49PM0.44m
10:01AM0.20m
9:24PM0.44m
11:14AM0.18m
10:00PM0.43m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.02m
11:15PM0.22m
11:51AM0.05m
00:25AM0.21m
12:22PM0.09m
1:36AM0.19m
12:48PM0.12m
2:52AM0.17m
1:08PM0.15m
4:27AM0.14m
1:21PM0.16m
5:58AM0.10m
1:29PM0.17m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
 mm
1
1
1
2
2
6
4
9
4
1
3
3
18
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
26
27
25
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
32
32
31
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
30
28
30
29
29
30
27
28
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
NE
9
2
NE
9
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
NE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
207
238
273
267
288
288
530
480
563
670
538
418
450
470
664
1161
1249
1154
815
617
388
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)
0.8
NW
4
Energy kJ
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
75
0
35
35
11
35
35
0
35
35
11
35
35
11
35
0
0
4
35
11
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Punta Uva Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Uva provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Uva can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Uva 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 (Punta Uva) 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 Punta Uva 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.

Punta Uva is 30 km (19 miles) from the city of Changuinola. If you plan a holiday in Limon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changuinola. Changuinola has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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