Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Sunday 03 May 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
29.2° 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 Sunday (May 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sun 3rd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 9PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 10th May)5ft (1.5m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
197
165
126
166
149
123
161
153
197
197
207
261
261
212
217
212
157
126
157
153
223
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
10
WSW
5
NE
10
NE
5
W
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
W
5
NW
10
N
5
WNW
10
NW
10
N
5
W
5
NNW
10
NE
5
WSW
5
ENE
10
NE
5
S
5
NNE
glassy
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
1:36AM0.30m
2:15AM0.31m
2:54AM0.30m
3:32AM0.30m
4:09AM0.29m
7:22PM0.10m
4:47AM0.27m
7:26PM0.13m
5:25AM0.23m
Low Tide
10:28AM-0.11m
11:00AM-0.11m
11:29AM-0.11m
11:54AM-0.10m
12:17PM-0.09m
9:53PM0.09m
12:35PM-0.08m
11:17PM0.09m
mod rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:11
5:11
5:11
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5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:44
5:45
8
1
3
4
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
Temp °C
27
25
28
29
26
29
28
26
28
28
26
28
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
32
28
31
33
31
32
31
31
32
31
30
31
33
31
33
33
32
32
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.1
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
197
165
126
166
149
123
161
153
197
197
207
261
261
212
217
212
157
126
157
153
223
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)
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
22
130
0
13
130
10
0
0
0
10
114
3
22
130
0
10
130
0
4
130
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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