Surf Forecasts:
Tortuguero surf forecast from 4 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 10 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 748 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 4 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s 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 (Jul 04) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tortuguero in the next 16 days are 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 10) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sat 4th Jul) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 10th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuguero over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Hey, Rusty here. Let’s talk Tortuguero for the next couple of weeks. The water temp is normal for the season, nothing to report there. Don’t get too excited straight away – the afternoons here are a write-off with storms and cross-shore winds, but there are a few gems if you hit the mornings.
First up, Saturday, July 4th, morning. You’ve got waves around 6 ft from the ENE with a 9-second period, and the combined energy is moderate at (508). A light cross-off wind from the WNW at 6 mph is keeping things tidy. It’s a solid beginner-friendly wave that’s fairly consistent.
Sunday, July 5th, morning is pure gold. Swell drops a little to 5 ft, still from the ENE, 9 seconds, but the wind goes glassy – 3 mph from the WNW. That’s a massive plus. The energy is lower at (346), but the surface will be like a mirror. That’s one of the cleanest windows in the first week.
The middle of the week gets tricky with onshore winds. Monday and Tuesday aren’t great. But Wednesday, July 8th, morning is another glassy morning with 6 ft from the ENE, and the energy hits (596). Very good conditions again, but the afternoons get choppy.
Now, the real standout is Tuesday, July 14th, morning. Swell is 8 ft from the ENE with a 10-second period, and the combined energy is strong (1084). The wind goes offshore from the SSW at 3 mph, giving you clean, powerful, expert-only surf. Too big for the beginners, but if you’ve got the skills, this is it. The break is exposed to the ENE, and the period is decent, so you’ll get some push.
Wednesday, July 15th, is another winner with glassy conditions all day, waves dropping from 7 ft to 6 ft. The energy stays good (794 and 622), and the wind is off. Thursday, July 16th, and Friday, July 17th, mornings also look clean with cross-off winds and waves around 7 ft to 7 ft.
Crowds can be around sometimes, so aim for early starts. My pick of the whole run is that Tuesday, July 14th, morning. Offshore, solid swell, and lots of energy – that’s the one to circle on your calendar.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
Wave Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 559 | 508 | 486 | 362 | 346 | 280 | 268 | 175 | 281 | 281 | 655 | 547 | 486 | 596 | 559 | 572 | 648 | 657 | 718 | 725 | 748 |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-off | cross | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:57AM0.38m | 5:58PM0.33m | 2:26AM0.35m | 6:02PM0.35m | 5:56PM0.38m | 3:37AM0.27m | 5:53PM0.41m | 4:26AM0.22m | 6:16PM0.44m | 5:46AM0.17m | 6:56PM0.47m | 9:18AM0.14m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.09m | 10:02PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.11m | 10:59PM0.24m | 10:40AM0.12m | 11:54PM0.21m | 10:59AM0.13m | 00:49AM0.17m | 11:18AM0.14m | 1:46AM0.13m | 11:38AM0.13m | 2:49AM0.09m | 12:00PM0.13m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 |
mm | 13 | 5 | 8 | 4 | — | 2 | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 1 | 3 |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
Feels °C | 31 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 |
| kJ | 559 | 508 | 486 | 362 | 346 | 280 | 268 | 175 | 281 | 281 | 655 | 547 | 486 | 596 | 559 | 572 | 648 | 657 | 718 | 725 | 748 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 120 | 0 | 34 | 126 | 0 | 34 | 34 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 0 | 34 | 184 | 0 | 34 | 34 |
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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).
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