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Roca Alta surf Forecast / Limon / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 28 Mar 2024 CST
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Roca Alta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Roca Alta sea temperature is 29.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.9 °C min: 27.8 °C)
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Roca Alta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Roca Alta sea temperature is 29.0°C (Statistics for 28 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.9 °C min: 27.8 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Roca Alta this week:

The surf forecast for Roca Alta over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 31) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Roca Alta in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 03) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 31) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 31st Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 7s
Best Surf 6AM (Mon 1st Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 3rd Apr)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.3
ENE
0.5
NE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.8
NE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
2.1
ENE
2.1
ENE
1.9
ENE
Period(s) (?)9999975678998999999998988888888999109
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)171616171624193141105304261249393333377385318311326217173181160161192220224243302439575588799815641
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
5
ENE
15
NE
5
S
5
ENE
15
NE
5
ESE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
SSW
5
N
15
NE
5
ESE
5
E
15
ENE
5
SSE
5
NE
10
NE
10
SE
5
NE
10
ENE
10
S
5
ENE
15
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
5
NE
5
SW
0
NE
5
E
0
W
5
SE
10
E
5
SE
5
ENE
10
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glassonglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
offglassoncrossglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
offglassonglassglasscross-
on
offglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:59AM
0.27
3:38AM
0.30
6:37PM
0.05
4:19AM
0.32
6:39PM
0.04
5:01AM
0.34
6:54PM
0.04
5:45AM
0.35
7:19PM
0.05
6:30AM
0.34
7:54PM
0.08
7:17AM
0.32
8:38PM
0.11
8:08AM
0.27
9:27PM
0.16
9:05AM
0.22
10:20PM
0.20
10:14AM
0.16
11:15PM
0.25
11:41AM
0.10
12:11AM
0.30
1:24PM
0.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:20AM
-0.08
11:56AM
-0.09
8:10PM
0.04
12:30PM
-0.10
9:12PM
0.03
1:04PM
-0.10
10:10PM
0.01
1:37PM
-0.10
11:10PM
0.01
2:10PM
-0.09
12:16AM
0.00
2:42PM
-0.08
1:30AM
0.01
3:15PM
-0.07
2:56AM
0.02
3:48PM
-0.05
4:35AM
0.01
4:24PM
-0.03
6:17AM
-0.02
5:02PM
-0.01
7:47AM
-0.06
5:46PM
0.01
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
01
Tuesday
02
Wednesday
03
Thursday
04
Friday
05
Saturday
06
Sunday
07
Monday
08
Tue
09
Sunrise-5:30--5:30--5:28--5:28--5:28--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:26--5:24--5:24--5:24-
Sunset--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42
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Rain (mm)
1-----------------------723561516781858
Temp. °C272928262828262828252828272928262828262929252929262727262525252727262828
Feels °C (?)333129302929282929273030303029292930283130273031313031303029293030303131

Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 91mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Roca Alta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Roca Alta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Roca Alta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Roca Alta 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 (Roca Alta) 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 Roca Alta 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 Roca Alta, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Limon, consider staying in Puerto Limon which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Limon where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Siquirres which is 52 km (32 miles) away, Turrialba, Guapiles and Changuinola.

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