Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 30 Jun 2025 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
28.7° 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 Monday (Jun 30) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tortuguero in the next 12 days are 2.5m 11s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 30th Jun)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Best Surf 3AM (Wed 2nd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 11s
Most Powerful12PM (Wed 2nd Jul)8ft (2.5m) 11s

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

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Mon
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
2.2
ENE
2.4
ENE
2.5
ENE
2.2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
Period(s) (?)88991011101010999999999988889988889991010910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)30229441348696413131220926711530440422346300313286264252228184179188193197197184175197192261280430697697584635
Wind
(km/h)
5
ENE
5
W
5
NW
10
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
NNE
5
W
10
NW
15
NNW
10
W
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
5
W
5
WNW
5
ENE
5
S
5
NNE
10
N
5
WSW
5
ESE
10
ENE
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
ENE
5
W
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
oncross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglassglassonglassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
on
onoffcrossoncross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
5:46PM
0.36
3:59AM
0.34
6:17PM
0.39
5:09AM
0.29
6:48PM
0.40
6:42AM
0.24
7:18PM
0.41
8:11AM
0.21
7:50PM
0.42
9:28AM
0.18
8:23PM
0.41
10:41AM
0.16
8:58PM
0.41
9:36PM
0.42
10:16PM
0.42
10:55PM
0.43
11:34PM
0.44
12:13AM
0.44
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:58PM
0.22
11:00AM
0.10
12:01AM
0.21
11:21AM
0.13
1:05AM
0.19
11:38AM
0.15
2:18AM
0.16
11:53AM
0.16
4:12AM
0.13
12:07PM
0.16
5:30AM
0.09
12:19PM
0.16
6:17AM
0.06
6:54AM
0.04
7:26AM
0.03
7:54AM
0.03
8:19AM
0.03
8:43AM
0.04
Mon
30
Tuesday
01
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Sat
12
Sunrise--5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:18
Sunset5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:57--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--5:58--
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Rain (mm)
653461310821188115-4342434229822-1333751
Temp. °C272628282626242428272528282628272628282627282526262426272527282627272628
Feels °C (?)313032323030272731302831323131303132313030312929292930302930313031313031

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 167mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

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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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