Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 05 Feb 2026 CST
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Roca Alta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Roca Alta sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Alta this week:

The surf forecast for Roca Alta over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 08) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 12 days are 2.5m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 06) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore 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 (Feb 10) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Sun 8th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 11th Feb)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 6th Feb)8ft (2.5m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Alta over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu night, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
3
3
2
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.3
NNE
2.3
NNE
1.9
NNE
2.1
NNE
2.3
NNE
2.1
NNE
1.9
NNE
1.5
NNE
1.4
NNE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
0.9
ENE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)898888877777788999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)63983250452073557240323718018913993184191252573531547584490389
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
W
15
N
5
NNW
5
WNW
10
N
5
SW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
SW
5
E
10
NE
5
SW
5
N
10
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
crosscrossoncross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonoffglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
offglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:37AM
0.24
4:13PM
0.13
5:13AM
0.27
5:15PM
0.10
5:47AM
0.30
6:10PM
0.08
6:21AM
0.32
6:59PM
0.06
6:54AM
0.33
7:43PM
0.04
7:29AM
0.34
8:24PM
0.02
8:04AM
0.34
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:43PM
-0.04
11:09AM
0.03
10:11PM
-0.02
12:15PM
0.01
10:36PM
-0.01
1:10PM
-0.02
11:00PM
-0.00
2:00PM
-0.03
11:22PM
-0.00
2:47PM
-0.04
11:42PM
-0.00
3:35PM
-0.04
12:00AM
-0.00
4:25PM
-0.05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thu
12
Sunrise-5:54--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52-
Sunset--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:39
thunderstorm
light rain
part cloud
heavy rain
mod rain
light rain
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
233-22755225-4722---1--
Temp. °C252324242322222525232525242626242727252727
Feels °C (?)252526252424242626252627282929272929292929
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Information about the Roca Alta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Roca Alta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Roca Alta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roca Alta 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 (Roca Alta) 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 Roca Alta 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 Roca Alta, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 52 km (32 miles) away, Turrialba, Guapiles and Changuinola.

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