Salsa Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.66° N 82.75° W

Salsa Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 12 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salsa Brava sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.5° 

Salsa Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Salsa Brava surf forecast from 12 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with 267 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salsa Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Salsa Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Salsa Brava in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 13th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 13th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 12th Oct)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salsa Brava over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
2:08PM0.42m
4:28AM0.25m
2:49PM0.42m
5:19AM0.23m
3:29PM0.41m
6:06AM0.22m
4:08PM0.41m
6:52AM0.22m
4:45PM0.40m
7:40AM0.21m
5:18PM0.39m
8:27AM0.22m
5:48PM0.38m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.03m
7:26AM0.23m
10:54PM0.01m
8:04AM0.22m
11:32PM0.01m
8:46AM0.21m
00:08AM0.01m
9:27AM0.21m
00:42AM0.03m
10:07AM0.21m
1:12AM0.06m
10:53AM0.21m
1:39AM0.09m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Salsa Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Salsa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Salsa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salsa Brava 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 (Salsa Brava) 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 Salsa Brava 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.

Salsa Brava is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Changuinola. If you plan a holiday in Limon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changuinola. Changuinola has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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