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Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 05 Jul 2025 CST
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 Saturday (Jul 05) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jul 10) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Sat 5th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 12th Jul) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sat 12th Jul) | 6ft (1.9m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Roca Alta over the next 12 days.
Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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| Energy (?) | 238 | 228 | 179 | 176 | 136 | 126 | 126 | 179 | 281 | 404 | 449 | 302 | 424 | 381 | 302 | 398 | 370 | 362 | 431 | 413 | 388 | 622 | 622 | 703 | 635 | 643 | 617 | 858 | 718 | 578 | 543 | 459 | 354 | 370 | 362 | 397 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | off | off | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:28PM 0.34 | 9:20AM 0.01 | 9:00PM 0.36 | 9:34PM 0.37 | 10:10PM 0.37 | 10:48PM 0.37 | 11:28PM 0.37 | 12:10AM 0.36 | 12:53AM 0.33 | 1:40AM 0.29 | 5:07PM 0.14 | 2:32AM 0.24 | 5:11PM 0.20 | 3:28AM 0.19 | 5:35PM 0.27 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:21PM -0.01 | 5:00AM -0.03 | 12:16PM -0.00 | 5:58AM -0.05 | 6:53AM -0.06 | 7:44AM -0.08 | 8:27AM -0.09 | 8:59AM -0.09 | 9:22AM -0.09 | 9:38AM -0.08 | 9:52AM -0.07 | 8:24PM 0.12 | 10:07AM -0.07 | 10:29PM 0.10 | 10:25AM -0.06 | 12:02AM 0.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wednesday 16 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:15 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:16 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 10 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 6 | 10 | 2 | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 3 | - | 3 | 4 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 11 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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