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Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 22 Nov 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
28.4° 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 Sunday (Nov 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 7s 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 2.1m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Saturday (Nov 29) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sun 23rd Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 7s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 27th Nov)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 6AM (Thu 27th Nov)7ft (2.1m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
NE
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
2
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)778889988889999999989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6599138179232426355277275228274386454541704637578559505419404
Wind
(km/h)
10
NE
5
SSW
5
NE
10
NE
5
SSW
5
NNE
10
ENE
5
SW
0
N
5
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
W
5
NNW
5
NNE
5
W
5
NNW
10
N
5
W
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassonglassglassonglassglassoncross-
off		crossoncross-
off		glassglasscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:34PM
0.41
6:42AM
0.25
2:02PM
0.41
7:02AM
0.27
2:27PM
0.41
7:23AM
0.29
2:52PM
0.40
7:37AM
0.31
3:21PM
0.38
7:40AM
0.34
3:55PM
0.34
7:31AM
0.37
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:22PM
-0.01
9:52PM
-0.00
7:49AM
0.25
10:20PM
0.02
8:54AM
0.26
10:46PM
0.04
9:52AM
0.27
11:11PM
0.07
10:52AM
0.27
11:34PM
0.10
11:54AM
0.26
11:55PM
0.12
Sat
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
27
Friday
28
Sunrise--5:30--5:30--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:31--5:33
Sunset5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--5:07--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
42-1111--2117555910872
Temp. °C282629282528272528272528272527272426262427
Feels °C (?)313031302930302930302831302831312729292729
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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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