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Tortuguero Surf Forecast
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Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.1° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 0.9m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Thu 23rd Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuguero over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 | |
28 | 63 | 65 | 59 | 42 | 38 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 22 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:15PM0.24m | 4:03AM0.46m | 7:02PM0.26m | 4:57AM0.43m | 7:46PM0.29m | 5:57AM0.39m | 8:29PM0.32m | 7:15AM0.34m | 9:09PM0.36m | 8:46AM0.30m | 9:45PM0.38m | 10:11AM0.27m | 10:20PM0.40m | 11:33AM0.25m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:04PM0.19m | 11:48AM-0.00m | 11:00PM0.19m | 12:29PM0.04m | 00:00AM0.21m | 1:08PM0.09m | 1:08AM0.22m | 1:43PM0.13m | 2:36AM0.22m | 2:13PM0.17m | 4:57AM0.19m | 2:37PM0.20m | 6:22AM0.15m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 | — | — | 5:16 |
 | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | — | 5:43 | — | 5:44 |
3 | 4 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 |
30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 6 | NE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 7 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 6 | ENE 7 | NE 6 | ENE 6 | NE 5 | NE 5 | ENE 5 | ENE 6 |
 kJ | 28 | 63 | 65 | 59 | 42 | 38 | 41 | 37 | 24 | 7 | 7 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 2 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 11 | 22 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 8 | — | — | — | — | NNE 6 | NE 5 | NNE 6 | NNE 6 | NE 7 | ENE 7 | NNE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | NE 6 | — | ENE 7 | E 8 | NE 7 | E 8 | — |
| kJ | 12 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 5 | 1 | 2 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | N 7 | NE 7 | — | NE 8 | ENE 7 | NE 7 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | — | 2 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | ESE 2 | ESE 3 | E 3 | — | ENE 3 | ENE 6 | — | — | NNE 2 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 16 | — | — | 1 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 173 | 0 | 0 | 316 | 59 | 59 | 184 | 120 | 120 | 184 | 120 | 120 | 184 | 120 | 120 | 292 | 120 | 133 | 303 | 120 | 123 |
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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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