Playa Negra (Cahuita) surf forecast

Cahuita · Limon · Costa Rica

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Black-sand beach break just north of Cahuita village on the Caribbean coast; needs an east or northeast swell and the rare light southwest wind.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces NNE

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NE, E, N

Best wind

SW, W (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

December-March, plus a shorter July-August window

Typical size

1-2 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rips; jellyfish

Nearby spots

• Salsa Brava, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
• Playa Cocles, Puerto Viejo de Talamanca
• Punta Uva, Punta Uva
• Manzanillo, Manzanillo (Talamanca)
• Isla Uvita, Puerto Limon
• Playa Bonita, Puerto Limon

Questions

Is Playa Negra (Cahuita) good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rips; jellyfish).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Negra (Cahuita)?

NE, E, N swell, SW, W wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2 m.

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