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Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 10 Jan 2026 CST
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Tortuguero surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tortuguero sea temperature is
27.7° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tortuguero this week:

The surf forecast for Tortuguero over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 10) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tortuguero in the next 12 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 10th Jan)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 3AM (Sun 11th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 3AM (Sun 11th Jan)6ft (1.8m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)999999998988888888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)484449484506426336377311287324267142181188173172181169142173199
Wind
(km/h)
0
ENE
10
ENE
5
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
NE
5
WSW
10
WNW
10
N
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
10
NW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		offglassonglassglassonoffcross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		offcrosscross-
on		glassglassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:19PM
0.24
6:52AM
0.43
7:45PM
0.20
7:26AM
0.42
9:00PM
0.18
8:02AM
0.42
10:11PM
0.16
8:40AM
0.41
11:39PM
0.15
9:22AM
0.41
10:04AM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:46PM
0.17
11:24PM
0.14
1:51PM
0.14
11:39PM
0.15
3:13PM
0.12
11:53PM
0.15
5:00PM
0.09
12:05AM
0.15
6:03PM 12:03AM
0.07 0.15
6:48PM
0.05
7:23PM
0.04
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Sunrise5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:54--
Sunset-5:27--5:27--5:28--5:28--5:29--5:29--5:30-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
332--1--2-------18121
Temp. °C262624272724272724272724272724272724272724
Feels °C (?)282828293027292927282827292927282928282927
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Information about the Tortuguero Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tortuguero provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tortuguero can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tortuguero 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 (Tortuguero) 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 Tortuguero 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 Tortuguero, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 13 km (8 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 40 km (25 miles) away, Turrialba, Guapiles and Paraiso.

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