Cahuita Surf Report & Forecast

Cahuita, Costa Rica

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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🌬️ WIND

N
E
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W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
3.6
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.6ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
8s
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WIND GUSTS
2kt
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AIR TEMP
18°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.2ft @
14s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.6ft waves with mixed swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-3.8ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 18-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft8sNE1ktSW3kt20°C29°C1mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE2ktSW3kt19°C29°C0.7mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE2ktSW2kt19°C28°C0.4mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C28°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C28°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C28°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C28°C0.1mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C28°C0.1mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW3kt18°C28°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW3kt18°C28°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C28°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C28°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktSSW2kt19°C28°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktSSE2kt21°C28°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktE2kt24°C28°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE4ktNNE3kt26°C28°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE4ktNE3kt27°C28°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE5ktNE3kt28°C28°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft8sNE6ktNE4kt28°C28°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft8sNE5ktNE4kt27°C29°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft8sNE5ktNE4kt26°C29°C0.2mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft8sNE4ktNE5kt24°C29°C0.3mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft8sNE3ktENE3kt23°C29°C0.3mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft8sNE2ktENE2kt22°C29°C0.3mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.3-3.8ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 18-27°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.7-4.2ft 💨 0-5kt 🌡️ 19-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 3.2-3.7ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 19-30°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 2.8-3.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 19-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.9ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 19-30°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.7ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 19-26°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.6ft @ 8s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt SW
Water Temperature:28-29°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Cahuita is an exposed beach break in Limon that is usually a reliable spot, offering both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a northeast windswell with offshore winds from the southwest. The break provides good surf at all stages of the tide. The spot is a fairly popular wave that can sometimes get crowded, and surfers should be aware of strong rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in February.

Best Swell Direction: NE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Cahuita | Neighborhood: Playa Negra | County: Talamanca | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 70403 | Road: Calle Limonal | Full Address: Calle Limonal, Playa Negra, Cahuita, Talamanca, Limón, 70403, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionNE
Ideal Wind DirectionSW

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