Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

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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
29.0° 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 Monday (May 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Best Surf 3AM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 12th May)6ft (1.8m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
1
0
2
1
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
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)
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
368
424
574
566
469
578
469
395
346
293
274
254
230
197
197
202
171
175
256
241
441
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
SSE
5
NNE
10
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
W
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
10
NNW
10
NE
5
W
10
NNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
W
10
NNW
cross-on
glassy
on
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
7:42PM0.16m
6:06AM0.19m
8:06PM0.21m
6:53AM0.14m
8:37PM0.26m
7:52AM0.09m
9:14PM0.31m
9:12AM0.03m
9:57PM0.36m
11:00AM-0.00m
10:46PM0.40m
1:15PM-0.01m
11:38PM0.42m
Low Tide
00:41AM0.08m
1:07PM-0.06m
2:09AM0.06m
1:22PM-0.05m
3:39AM0.03m
1:38PM-0.04m
5:06AM-0.01m
1:57PM-0.03m
6:21AM-0.06m
2:17PM-0.02m
7:23AM-0.10m
2:33PM-0.01m
8:17AM-0.14m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:09
5:09
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
5:45
2
3
6
3
4
3
1
2
2
6
2
3
4
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
29
27
29
28
27
28
29
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
28
27
26
29
28
27
29
31
32
31
31
31
32
31
31
31
30
31
31
31
30
31
30
29
32
30
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
Energy kJ
368
424
574
566
469
578
469
395
346
293
274
254
230
197
197
202
171
175
256
241
441
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
5
Energy kJ
15
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)
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
Distance (km)
130
0
13
178
0
0
128
0
13
178
0
22
123
0
22
22
10
10
128
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
9
9
8
9
5
6
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
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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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