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Tortuguero Surf Forecast
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Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 09 May 2025 CST
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 (May 10) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 6s 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 Tuesday (May 13) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Monday (May 12) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sat 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Tue 13th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Tue 13th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuguero over the next 12 days.
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 52 | 74 | 131 | 146 | 243 | 277 | 254 | 331 | 354 | 497 | 508 | 547 | 475 | 445 | 389 | 316 | 273 | 212 | 165 | 140 | 140 | 103 | 82 | 80 | 60 | 60 | 51 | 39 | 40 | 36 | 31 | 25 | 21 | 41 | 86 | 136 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross | glass | off | glass | off | glass | cross- off | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:24PM 0.23 | 10:59PM 0.41 | 11:32PM 0.41 | 12:07AM 0.41 | 12:42AM 0.41 | 1:15AM 0.41 | 1:46AM 0.42 | 7:13PM 2:14AM 0.25 0.42 | 7:35PM 2:42AM 0.26 0.42 | 7:49PM 0.27 | 3:12AM 0.42 | 7:58PM 0.30 | 3:47AM 0.39 | 7:56PM 0.33 | 4:28AM 0.36 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:00AM 0.12 | 2:12PM 0.22 | 7:33AM 0.07 | 8:03AM 0.04 | 8:34AM 0.01 | 9:05AM -0.01 | 9:36AM -0.01 | 10:07AM -0.00 | 7:57PM 0.25 | 10:37AM 0.02 | 8:57PM 0.26 | 11:05AM 0.04 | 9:56PM 0.26 | 11:31AM 0.07 | 10:58PM 0.27 | 11:57AM 0.09 | 12:05AM 0.26 | 12:23PM 0.12 | ||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wed 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - | - | 5:09 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 |
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Rain (mm) | 6 | 4 | 4 | 1 | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 15 | 8 | 15 | 1 | 6 | 3 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sun 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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