Tortuguero Surf Break

Lat Long: 10.06° N 83.15° W

Tortuguero Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 am 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tortuguero sea temperature is
28.9°C
0.4° 

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


Tortuguero surf forecast from 5 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 9 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 9s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 6AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, ENE swell with 962 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 5 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 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 (Sep 05) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 6AM. 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 (Sep 11) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Sat 5th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 3PM (Wed 9th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 10th Sep)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
5
Sunday
6
Monday
7
Tuesday
8
Wednesday
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Thursday
10
Friday
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Wave
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ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
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ENE
8
1.3
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8
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8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
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9
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8
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8
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1.3
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8
1.7
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9
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10
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10
1.8
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9
1.8
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9
1.7
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10
1.5
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9
1.4
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9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
171
162
207
207
162
228
169
136
151
140
224
430
618
750
849
554
520
506
346
286
Wind (km/h)
5
N
5
NNE
5
W
10
NW
10
N
5
W
5
NW
5
N
5
W
5
WNW
10
NNW
5
SSE
5
ENE
5
WNW
5
WNW
10
S
10
N
5
WSW
10
NW
10
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10
W
Wind State
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:59PM0.47m
8:40AM0.18m
7:00PM0.46m
9:33AM0.20m
8:09PM0.44m
10:23AM0.23m
9:20PM0.42m
11:10AM0.27m
10:30PM0.40m
11:53AM0.32m
11:39PM0.37m
12:34PM0.36m
00:47AM0.34m
Low Tide
11:08AM0.14m
1:47AM0.05m
11:51AM0.15m
2:44AM0.07m
12:41PM0.17m
3:46AM0.10m
1:47PM0.20m
4:50AM0.12m
3:21PM0.22m
5:49AM0.14m
5:46PM0.21m
6:38AM0.16m
7:22PM0.17m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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