Tortuguero surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 19 Dec 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
27.9° 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 Friday (Dec 19) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s 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 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Dec 21) at 9AM. 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+) 6PM (Fri 19th Dec)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 21st Dec)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 21st Dec)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
2
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)888999999998988988988
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)116153174304344364672497449495381302331347315439360294352302268
Wind
(km/h)
5
NW
10
NNE
5
SSW
5
E
10
NE
5
S
5
ESE
10
ENE
5
S
0
NE
5
NNE
5
SW
0
N
10
NE
5
SW
0
NNW
10
NE
5
SW
5
N
10
NE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
glassglassoncross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offglassonoffglassonoffglassonoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:16AM
0.42
11:55AM
0.43
12:31PM
0.43
1:04PM
0.43
6:43AM
0.28
1:34PM
0.42
6:20AM
0.30
2:03PM
0.40
6:23AM
0.33
2:35PM
0.38
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:07PM
0.00
8:36PM
0.00
9:03PM
0.01
9:29PM
0.03
7:18AM
0.28
9:53PM
0.05
9:00AM
0.28
10:15PM
0.07
10:07AM
0.28
10:36PM
0.09
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:45--5:45--5:46--
Sunset-5:15--5:15--5:15--5:16--5:16--5:17--5:17-
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-12--1--------1--2134
Temp. °C282825282825282824272724272725282825282825
Feels °C (?)303129303128303027293027292928303028303029
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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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