Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Monday 30 Jun 2025 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
28.6° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 01) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 12 days are 2.4m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 04) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 1st Jul)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 2nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 2nd Jul)8ft (2.4m) 11s

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

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Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.8
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.3
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)89910111010109999999998888999888899910109109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)294389535945131311701001711551362370300258238233233252222175184193202252286374261243232251261331622718572697584
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
NW
10
N
15
WNW
10
NW
10
NE
15
WNW
20
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NE
5
W
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
0
W
10
E
5
SSE
0
ESE
5
SW
5
SSW
5
WSW
10
ENE
5
WSW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
10
NW
10
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrossoncrosscrosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscrossonglasscross-
on
oncross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossoncrosscrosscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:17AM
0.21
6:33PM
0.24
5:08AM
0.16
7:02PM
0.27
6:02AM
0.11
7:30PM
0.30
7:00AM
0.07
7:58PM
0.33
8:04AM
0.04
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:04PM
0.10
11:25AM
-0.08
12:32AM
0.08
11:46AM
-0.06
1:49AM
0.05
12:02PM
-0.04
2:58AM
0.02
12:15PM
-0.02
4:01AM
-0.00
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
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
Sunrise-5:13--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16-
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)
795771624456415-1411-2254311-1241368232
Temp. °C272727262626242627252727252827262828262728262625242627252727262727252728
Feels °C (?)323030293029282830283030283131313131303231293028263029292929293031283032

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 84mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Wed 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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