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Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 16 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.5° 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 Friday (Apr 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. 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 0.7m 7s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 17th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 21st Apr) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Alta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 53 | 40 | 27 | 24 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 35 | 17 | 15 | 43 | 27 | 37 | 41 | 27 | 43 | 37 | 41 | 41 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:19PM 0.29 | 12:51PM 0.03 | 12:10AM 0.33 | 2:43PM 0.03 | 1:04AM 0.37 | 3:59PM 0.03 | 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 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:25AM -0.05 | 4:06PM 0.02 | 8:31AM -0.09 | 4:45PM 0.02 | 9:25AM -0.13 | 5:51PM 0.03 | 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 | |||||||||
Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thu 23 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:20 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | |
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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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