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Playa Negra surf Forecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Negra this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 20) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Negra in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 20th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Negra over the next 12 days.
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 66 | 70 | 76 | 47 | 68 | 43 | 42 | 40 | 26 | 42 | 68 | 43 | 44 | 37 | 47 | 86 | 102 | 178 | 193 | 154 | 202 | 219 | 154 | 154 | 162 | 158 | 242 | 280 | 236 | 309 | 322 | 315 | 254 | 395 | 377 | 459 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | glass | on | off | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | off | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | glass | off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:16PM 0.32 | 11:08AM 0.28 | 11:47PM 0.35 | 12:23PM 0.27 | 12:17AM 0.37 | 1:41PM 0.26 | 12:47AM 0.39 | 3:08PM 0.25 | 1:16AM 0.40 | 4:58PM 0.24 | 1:45AM 0.41 | 6:18PM 0.24 | 2:14AM 0.41 | 7:04PM 2:44AM 0.24 0.42 | 7:41PM 3:16AM 0.23 0.43 | 8:17PM 3:50AM 0.23 0.44 | 8:44PM 0.23 | 4:27AM 0.45 | 9:04PM 0.25 | 5:08AM 0.44 | ||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:24AM 0.24 | 3:50PM 0.20 | 7:45AM 0.20 | 4:16PM 0.22 | 8:24AM 0.15 | 4:46PM 0.24 | 8:56AM 0.11 | 5:22PM 0.24 | 9:26AM 0.06 | 6:14PM 0.24 | 9:57AM 0.03 | 7:23PM 0.24 | 10:29AM 0.01 | 8:17PM 0.23 | 11:02AM -0.00 | 9:03PM 0.23 | 11:35AM -0.00 | 9:42PM 0.23 | 12:08PM 0.01 | 10:29PM 0.23 | 12:42PM 0.03 | 11:25PM 0.23 | ||||||||||||||
Fri 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wed 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 |
| Sunset | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | 6 | - | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Negra Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Negra provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Negra can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Negra 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 (Playa Negra) 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 Playa Negra 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 Playa Negra, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Changuinola which is 53 km (33 miles) away, Siquirres and Turrialba.
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