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Salsa Brava surf Forecast / Limon / Costa Rica
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Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Salsa Brava this week:
The surf forecast for Salsa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 2s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Salsa Brava in the next 12 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 2s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 24th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 26th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Salsa Brava over the next 12 days.
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 62 | 66 | 64 | 78 | 96 | 138 | 138 | 187 | 169 | 204 | 191 | 136 | 102 | 118 | 93 | 105 | 153 | 150 | 150 | 129 | 93 | 123 | 166 | 120 | 133 | 159 | 261 | 235 | 395 | 380 | 388 | 334 | 281 | 250 | 216 | 163 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 3:04PM 0.25 | 1:12AM 0.39 | 4:24PM 0.24 | 1:44AM 0.40 | 2:16AM 0.41 | 2:50AM 0.42 | 3:26AM 0.44 | 4:04AM 0.45 | 4:45AM 0.46 | 7:47PM 0.23 | 5:29AM 0.45 | 7:59PM 0.26 | 6:18AM 0.43 | 8:30PM 0.31 | 7:15AM 0.39 | 9:11PM 0.36 | 8:32AM 0.34 | 9:58PM 0.41 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 5:07PM 0.24 | 9:28AM 0.08 | 5:30PM 0.24 | 10:03AM 0.04 | 10:37AM 0.02 | 11:11AM 0.00 | 11:45AM 0.00 | 12:18PM 0.01 | 12:52PM 0.03 | 10:33PM 0.22 | 1:25PM 0.06 | 12:07AM 0.23 | 1:58PM 0.09 | 1:36AM 0.23 | 2:31PM 0.12 | 3:04AM 0.21 | 3:04PM 0.15 | |||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | Friday 26 | Saturday 27 | Sunday 28 | Monday 29 | Tuesday 30 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:40 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - | - | 6:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | - | 4 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | - | 4 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 4 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Salsa Brava Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Salsa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Salsa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Salsa Brava 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 (Salsa Brava) 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 Salsa Brava 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.
Salsa Brava is 36 km (22 miles) from the city of Changuinola. If you plan a holiday in Limon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changuinola. Changuinola has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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