Punta Uva Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.64° N 82.70° W

Punta Uva Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Uva sea temperature is
29.0°C
0.6° 

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 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 8s period, ENE swell with 241 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with NE 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 Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Uva in the next 16 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 10AM. 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+) 1AM (Sun 20th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 20th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
5:28PM0.40m
8:03AM0.20m
6:07PM0.39m
8:55AM0.20m
6:47PM0.38m
9:48AM0.20m
7:27PM0.37m
10:38AM0.21m
8:15PM0.37m
11:23AM0.23m
9:20PM0.35m
11:58AM0.26m
10:32PM0.34m
Low Tide
1:00AM0.04m
11:28AM0.17m
1:37AM0.06m
11:54AM0.17m
2:15AM0.08m
12:23PM0.18m
2:54AM0.11m
12:58PM0.19m
3:33AM0.13m
1:44PM0.21m
4:13AM0.16m
2:48PM0.23m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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