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Westfalia Surf Forecast
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Westfalia surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 23 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Westfalia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Westfalia sea temperature is
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Westfalia this week:
The surf forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Westfalia in the next 16 days are 1.8m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 27) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Tue 26th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Westfalia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | |||||||||||||||
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 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | |
228 | 241 | 339 | 404 | 368 | 331 | 377 | 386 | 554 | 497 | 497 | 648 | 576 | 460 | 522 | 460 | 395 | 441 | 354 | 244 | 244 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | glassy | on | off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 7:19PM0.36m | 5:47AM0.33m | 7:57PM0.40m | 7:24AM0.28m | 8:32PM0.42m | 9:00AM0.24m | 9:06PM0.43m | 10:24AM0.22m | 9:39PM0.43m | 11:51AM0.20m | 10:14PM0.43m | 10:51PM0.43m | |||||||||
Low Tide | 00:23AM0.22m | 12:28PM0.11m | 1:43AM0.21m | 12:53PM0.15m | 3:34AM0.18m | 1:10PM0.17m | 5:23AM0.14m | 1:18PM0.19m | 6:18AM0.09m | 1:16PM0.20m | 6:59AM0.05m | 7:34AM0.02m | |||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 | — | — | 5:09 |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:47 | — | — | 5:49 | — | 5:49 |
5 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 |
33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 10 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 | ENE 9 |
 kJ | 228 | 241 | 339 | 404 | 368 | 331 | 377 | 386 | 554 | 497 | 497 | 648 | 576 | 460 | 522 | 460 | 395 | 441 | 354 | 244 | 244 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 121 | 0 | 0 | 104 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 12 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 121 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Westfalia Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Westfalia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Westfalia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Westfalia 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 (Westfalia) 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 Westfalia 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 Westfalia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 9 km (6 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 59 km (37 miles) away, Turrialba, Changuinola and Guapiles.
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