Playa Negra
Veintisiete de Abril, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.6m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 12 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
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Tide · today
High · Low in 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Playa Negra, scored for your board.
About Playa Negra
Playa Negra is a reef break over coral in Veintisiete de Abril, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around mid to high tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E
Playa Negra surf FAQ
Is Playa Negra good for beginners?+
Playa Negra is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Playa Negra?+
Different days call for different boards. Playa Negra handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Playa Negra?+
Playa Negra tends to work best around mid to high tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Playa Negra?+
Look for from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.