Salsa Brava Surf Report & Forecast
Cahuita, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
kt
kt
🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
1.2
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
1.2ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
7s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.4ft @
4s
4s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 0kt | N | —kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0.8mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 1kt | NW | 1kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0.5mm |
| 2:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 1kt | W | 1kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 3:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 2kt | SSW | 1kt | 22°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 21°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 21°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 6s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 20°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | SW | 2kt | 21°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 1.2ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | W | 2kt | 22°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | NNW | 2kt | 24°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 1.3ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | NNE | 1kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | NNE | 2kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 1.3ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | NNE | 2kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 7s | NE | 5kt | NE | 3kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 PM | FAIR | 1.4ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 26°C | 29°C | 0.5mm |
| 9:00 PM | GOOD | 1.5ft | 7s | NE | 4kt | NE | 4kt | 25°C | 30°C | 0.7mm |
| 10:00 PM | GOOD | 1.7ft | 7s | NE | 3kt | E | 3kt | 24°C | 30°C | 0.7mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 1.8ft | 7s | NE | 2kt | SE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0.7mm |
Friday
Sep 25EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.8ft 💨 1-3kt 🌡️ 20-26°C
Saturday
Sep 26EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.8ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 20-28°C
Sunday
Sep 27GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.6-1.8ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 21-27°C
Monday
Sep 28GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.7ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 20-27°C
Tuesday
Sep 29GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.5ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 21-26°C
Wednesday
Sep 30GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.6ft 💨 1-3kt 🌡️ 21-27°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:1.9ft @ 7s
Wind Conditions:0-5kt N
Water Temperature:29-30°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Salsa Brava is an exposed right-hand reef break in Limon that usually has waves. The most favorable conditions are a northeast swell (mostly windswells) combined with offshore winds from the south. The break is surfable at all stages of the tide. The spot is often crowded, and surfers should be aware of rips and rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in April.
Best Swell Direction: NW
Bottom Type: Reef
Location: Village: Cahuita | Neighborhood: Puerto Viejo | County: Talamanca | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 70403 | Road: Avenida 73 | Full Address: Avenida 73, Puerto Viejo, 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 DirectionS
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