Roca Alta Surf Break

Roca Alta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.01° N 83.05° W

Issued: 11 pm 17 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Roca Alta sea temperature is
29.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Roca Alta surf forecast from 18 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,172 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 18 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 9s period with ENE swell.

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 Thursday (Jun 18) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 9s period. 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 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 18th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 24th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wed
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
0
2
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
NE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
244
238
190
207
233
315
339
331
360
389
422
450
622
530
430
450
550
578
1067
1172
Wind (km/h)
5
W
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WNW
10
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
15
NW
15
N
15
WNW
20
NW
15
N
10
W
5
NNW
15
NW
5
NNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
2:01AM0.39m
4:51PM0.12m
2:56AM0.34m
5:30PM0.17m
3:52AM0.28m
6:09PM0.23m
4:48AM0.22m
6:46PM0.27m
5:47AM0.16m
7:23PM0.31m
6:50AM0.10m
8:00PM0.34m
7:59AM0.05m
Low Tide
10:02AM-0.16m
8:15PM0.08m
10:39AM-0.15m
9:58PM0.09m
11:12AM-0.13m
11:34PM0.08m
11:43AM-0.10m
1:02AM0.05m
12:09PM-0.08m
2:24AM0.02m
12:32PM-0.05m
3:39AM-0.01m
12:47PM-0.02m
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5:11
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5:13
5:13
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5:53
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5:54
 mm
1
5
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
6
7
2
2
6
3
11
Temp °C
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
26
27
26
27
26
Feels °C
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
31
31
31
31
31
32
30
31
30
30
30
30
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.1
ENE
9
1.2
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
NE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.3
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
Energy kJ
286
244
238
190
207
233
315
339
331
360
389
422
450
622
530
430
450
550
578
1067
1172
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)
0.3
WNW
3
0.5
NW
4
Energy kJ
1
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
Distance (km)
0
22
130
3
0
128
0
22
22
3
22
22
10
13
22
0
22
22
13
22
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
4
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Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
5
6
7
4
9
5
9
4
7
7
5
6
5
6
5
7
9
8
6
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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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