Salsa Brava Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.66° N 82.75° W

Salsa Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Salsa Brava sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.7° 

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 17 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 9s period, NE swell with 281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 17 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Thursday (Sep 17) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 17th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
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1.2
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1.2
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1.3
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9
1.2
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8
1.2
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8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
235
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261
230
192
228
217
143
171
201
206
258
211
184
140
103
74
48
48
48
Wind (km/h)
10
NNW
5
WSW
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NNW
10
NNE
10
W
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNW
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W
5
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10
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10
SSW
10
WSW
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NE
5
SSE
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cross-off
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High Tide
4:55PM0.41m
6:51AM0.21m
5:33PM0.41m
7:43AM0.19m
6:09PM0.40m
8:38AM0.18m
6:45PM0.39m
9:39AM0.18m
7:20PM0.39m
10:41AM0.19m
7:56PM0.38m
11:21AM0.21m
8:40PM0.37m
Low Tide
00:45AM0.04m
10:30AM0.18m
1:25AM0.04m
10:52AM0.17m
2:03AM0.06m
11:18AM0.17m
2:39AM0.08m
11:52AM0.17m
3:13AM0.10m
12:30PM0.18m
3:46AM0.13m
1:30PM0.20m
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 mm
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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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