Roca Alta Surf Break

Roca Alta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.01° N 83.05° W

Issued: 11 pm 26 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Roca Alta sea temperature is
28.8° C

Normal for this time of year

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 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 28 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s 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 Saturday (Jun 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 28) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 27th Jun)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 27th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 28th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Fri
3
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
4
2
1
3
2
0
2
1
0
2
3
2
1
1
0
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
584
983
1063
1217
980
763
746
665
469
339
354
346
430
733
572
486
480
486
646
945
838
Wind (km/h)
5
E
10
ESE
5
NE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
NNE
10
W
10
NW
15
N
10
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
W
5
N
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
N
5
S
15
NW
5
NE
Wind State
glassy
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross
glassy
High Tide
9:45PM0.37m
10:21PM0.36m
10:58PM0.36m
11:34PM0.35m
00:10AM0.34m
00:47AM0.32m
1:25AM0.30m
Low Tide
6:51AM-0.07m
7:45AM-0.09m
8:33AM-0.09m
9:12AM-0.09m
9:42AM-0.09m
10:04AM-0.09m
10:18AM-0.08m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:15
5:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:55
5:57
5:57
5:57
 mm
8
3
6
5
1
1
1
1
15
6
3
7
2
4
16
3
5
Temp °C
27
28
28
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
28
27
Feels °C
32
32
32
30
31
31
31
31
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
29
30
31
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
ENE
9
2.2
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
Energy kJ
584
983
1063
1217
980
763
746
665
469
339
354
346
430
733
572
486
480
486
646
945
838
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)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
22
10
0
4
180
0
22
22
0
10
128
0
0
22
3
14
22
0
13
0
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Rating
(10 max)
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4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
3
4
4
3
3
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
8
5
5
6
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
8
5
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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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