Tortuguero Surf Break

Tortuguero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 10.06° N 83.15° W

Issued: 11 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Tortuguero sea temperature is
29.1° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Tortuguero surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 12PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,332 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tortuguero this week:

The surf forecast for Tortuguero over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tortuguero in the next 16 days are 2.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 27) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 20th Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 24th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 24th Jun)8ft (2.5m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 104mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
0
3
2
1
2
1
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
1
0
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
267
261
346
422
617
683
497
421
480
578
787
1193
1280
1042
794
655
547
490
497
669
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
W
10
NW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NW
5
NNE
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
W
15
WNW
10
WNW
5
W
10
WSW
5
N
5
SW
5
NW
15
N
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
6:01PM0.38m
4:33AM0.34m
6:38PM0.42m
5:57AM0.28m
7:14PM0.43m
7:36AM0.24m
7:49PM0.44m
9:00AM0.20m
8:24PM0.44m
10:15AM0.18m
9:01PM0.43m
11:38AM0.17m
9:39PM0.42m
Low Tide
10:51AM0.05m
11:26PM0.21m
11:22AM0.09m
00:36AM0.19m
11:48AM0.12m
1:52AM0.17m
12:08PM0.15m
3:26AM0.14m
12:22PM0.16m
4:58AM0.10m
12:30PM0.17m
5:55AM0.06m
12:33PM0.17m
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5:11
5:11
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
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5:54
5:54
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5:55
5:55
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5:55
 mm
4
2
3
2
9
8
5
5
4
8
13
37
3
5
27
7
2
6
Temp °C
28
28
26
29
29
27
28
27
26
27
26
25
24
24
24
23
24
24
28
28
25
Feels °C
32
31
30
32
33
32
32
31
30
30
29
28
27
28
27
26
28
28
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.5
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
10
Energy kJ
273
267
261
346
422
617
683
497
421
480
578
787
1193
1280
1042
794
655
547
490
497
669
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WNW
3
Energy kJ
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
Distance (km)
34
34
0
34
123
0
34
120
0
34
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
34
34
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
6
5
7
9
7
6
7
5
5
5
5
6
6
5
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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 16 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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