Windsurf rate limits, context window & usage caps (2026)
Rate limits, context window, message limits, file upload caps and image generation limits - all Windsurf plans compared.
Context Window
128000
tokens · ~96K words
Plans
3
tiers tracked
Windsurf usage limits by plan
| Flow Action Credits / day | 5 credits | Premium model uses per day |
| Flow Action Credits / month | 500 credits | |
| Completions | Unlimited completions | |
| Context Window | 128000 tokens(~96K words) | Cascade context window |
| Supported Models | Claude Sonnet, GPT-4o, Gemini 1.5 Pro models |
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What happens when you hit Windsurf's limits?
Check the reset window - most limits refresh within 1–60 minutes
Reload or try again after the reset window passes
If you hit limits regularly, upgrade your plan to increase caps
Windsurf limit reset schedule
⚡
Per minute
API RPM limits - reset every 60 seconds
🕐
Per hour
Short rolling windows for message quotas
⏱
Per 5 hours
Common for consumer plan message limits
📅
Per day / month
Image gen credits and file storage caps
Exact reset period per limit type is shown in the "Notes" column of the plan table above. Windsurf uses rolling-window resets - quotas refresh continuously, not at a fixed midnight cutoff.
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Limits sourced from Codeium's official documentation. Updated when plan changes are announced.
Windsurf limits - frequently asked questions
What is the Windsurf message limit?
Windsurf message limits vary by plan - see the full breakdown by tier in the table above.
Does Windsurf have a file upload limit?
Yes, Windsurf enforces file upload limits that vary by plan. See the detailed breakdown above.
When do Windsurf limits reset?
Reset periods vary by limit type - many Windsurf limits reset on a rolling window (e.g., per 5 hours or per 24 hours). Check the notes column in the table above for specific reset schedules.
What happens when you hit Windsurf's rate limit?
Windsurf will temporarily block new requests when you exceed your plan's limits. You may see an in-app message or receive an HTTP 429 response. Wait for the reset window to pass or upgrade your plan.
What is Windsurf's context window?
Windsurf's context window is 128000 tokens (~96K words). This is the maximum amount of text - including your conversation history - the model can process in a single request.