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Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 17 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
27.2° C
 (Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Feb 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 12 days are 1.7m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Feb 22) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Wed 18th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 18th Feb)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 22nd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
Period(s) (?)888889889989999999988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)212202270232264352329331368381294433389404475469459398413267194
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
SSW
0
NNE
10
NE
5
SW
5
N
10
NE
5
SSW
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNE
5
NW
5
NW
15
N
5
WNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		glassglassoncross-
off		glassonglassglassoncross-
off		crossoncross-
off		crossoncross-
on		crossoncrosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:05AM
0.08
12:16PM
0.21
2:27AM
0.13
1:22PM
0.17
2:57AM
0.19
2:35PM
0.12
3:33AM
0.25
3:47PM
0.09
4:13AM
0.30
4:51PM
0.07
4:56AM
0.35
5:48PM
0.05
5:41AM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:36PM
-0.02
5:04AM
0.07
7:53PM
-0.01
7:33AM
0.07
8:10PM
-0.01
9:23AM
0.04
8:32PM
-0.01
10:42AM
-0.00
8:59PM
-0.01
11:43AM
-0.04
9:33PM
-0.02
12:37PM
-0.08
10:13PM
-0.03
Tue
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:50--5:48--5:48--5:48
Sunset5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:40--5:42--
rain showers
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
14-31-31-43125487-18-
Temp. °C272527262427262427262427272526262526262426
Feels °C (?)292829282729282729292829302929292829272727
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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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