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Roca Alta surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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 Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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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.
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Sat 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 294 | 389 | 535 | 945 | 1313 | 1170 | 1001 | 711 | 551 | 362 | 370 | 300 | 258 | 238 | 233 | 233 | 252 | 222 | 175 | 184 | 193 | 202 | 252 | 286 | 374 | 261 | 243 | 232 | 251 | 261 | 331 | 622 | 718 | 572 | 697 | 584 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | on | cross | cross | cross- 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 |
Rain (mm) | 7 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 24 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 5 | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 1 | - | 2 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 |
Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 32 |
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.