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Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 19 Apr 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
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Alta this week:

The surf forecast for Roca Alta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 22nd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 23rd Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Alta over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
NE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.4
ENE
Period(s) (?)888877776777777777776
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)262525333030322932666166593841372626151616
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
ENE
10
NE
5
SW
5
N
10
NE
5
WSW
10
NNW
15
NNE
5
SW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
SSW
5
NE
10
ENE
10
SSE
5
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassonglassononcross-
off
cross-
on
onglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
on
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:59AM
0.39
4:46PM
0.05
2:54AM
0.40
5:25PM
0.06
3:48AM
0.40
6:04PM
0.09
4:41AM
0.38
6:45PM
0.11
5:33AM
0.34
7:27PM
0.14
6:24AM
0.30
8:10PM
0.17
7:17AM
0.23
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14AM
-0.16
7:11PM
0.03
10:59AM
-0.17
8:29PM
0.04
11:42AM
-0.17
9:42PM
0.04
12:24PM
-0.16
10:53PM
0.04
1:03PM
-0.14
12:06AM
0.04
1:39PM
-0.11
1:23AM
0.04
2:12PM
-0.08
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sun
26
Sunrise-5:18--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:16--5:16--5:16-
Sunset--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--------------21-21-2
Temp. °C252828262828262828262828262828262828262929
Feels °C (?)282930303030302930313030293131303031293232
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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 16 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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