Salsa Brava Surf Report & Forecast

Cahuita, Costa Rica

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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Surf Quality: GOOD
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🌬️ WIND

N
E
S
W
3
kt

🌊 SWELL

N
E
S
W
1.2
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
1.2ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
7s
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WIND GUSTS
2kt
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AIR TEMP
20°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.4ft @
4s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
GOOD
Good surfing conditions. Small 1.2ft waves with mixed swell with glassy conditions

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Thursday

Sep 24
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.2-1.8ft 💨 0-5kt 🌡️ 20-28°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft6sNE0ktN—kt22°C30°C0.8mm
1:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft6sNE1ktNW1kt22°C30°C0.5mm
2:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft6sNE1ktW1kt22°C30°C0.3mm
3:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft6sNE2ktSSW1kt22°C30°C0.1mm
4:00 AM
FAIR
1.2ft6sNE2ktSSW2kt21°C30°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft6sNE2ktSSW2kt21°C30°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft6sNE3ktSW2kt21°C29°C0mm
7:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft6sNE3ktSW2kt21°C29°C0mm
8:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktSW2kt20°C29°C0mm
9:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktSW2kt20°C29°C0mm
10:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktSW2kt20°C29°C0mm
11:00 AM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktSW2kt21°C29°C0mm
12:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktSW2kt21°C29°C0mm
1:00 PM
GOOD
1.2ft7sNE3ktW2kt22°C29°C0mm
2:00 PM
GOOD
1.3ft7sNE3ktNNW2kt24°C29°C0mm
3:00 PM
GOOD
1.3ft7sNE3ktNNE1kt26°C29°C0mm
4:00 PM
FAIR
1.3ft7sNE3ktNNE2kt27°C29°C0mm
5:00 PM
FAIR
1.3ft7sNE4ktNNE2kt28°C29°C0.1mm
6:00 PM
FAIR
1.4ft7sNE5ktNE3kt28°C29°C0.1mm
7:00 PM
FAIR
1.4ft7sNE4ktNE3kt27°C29°C0.3mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
1.5ft7sNE4ktNE4kt26°C29°C0.5mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
1.5ft7sNE4ktNE4kt25°C30°C0.7mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
1.7ft7sNE3ktE3kt24°C30°C0.7mm
11:00 PM
GOOD
1.8ft7sNE2ktSE2kt23°C30°C0.7mm

Friday

Sep 25
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.8ft 💨 1-3kt 🌡️ 20-26°C

Saturday

Sep 26
EXCELLENT18 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.8ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 20-28°C

Sunday

Sep 27
GOOD15 good hours
🌊 1.6-1.8ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 21-27°C

Monday

Sep 28
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.5-1.7ft 💨 1-4kt 🌡️ 20-27°C

Tuesday

Sep 29
GOOD16 good hours
🌊 1.3-1.5ft 💨 0-4kt 🌡️ 21-26°C

Wednesday

Sep 30
GOOD15 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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