Salsa Brava Surf Report & Forecast

Cahuita, Costa Rica

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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 with glassy conditions

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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°C29°C0.4mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C29°C0.2mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C29°C0.1mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt19°C29°C0.1mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C29°C0.1mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft8sNE3ktSW2kt18°C29°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°C29°C0mm
6:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft8sNE6ktNE4kt28°C29°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
EXCELLENT22 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

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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