Cabo Blanco surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 19 May 2026 EST
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Cabo Blanco surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Blanco sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Blanco this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Blanco in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
2
0
1
3
1
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
261
127
175
188
148
239
223
144
171
160
133
103
84
170
155
310
515
496
429
418
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
5
NNW
0
WNW
15
W
5
NNW
5
SE
10
S
5
N
5
NE
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
SE
10
SW
5
NW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NW
5
NW
15
W
5
ESE
5
ENE
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
5:32PM3.20m
6:10AM3.01m
6:25PM3.07m
7:05AM2.93m
7:20PM2.90m
8:02AM2.84m
8:19PM2.71m
9:03AM2.74m
9:23PM2.54m
10:06AM2.68m
10:31PM2.42m
11:08AM2.64m
11:39PM2.37m
12:06PM2.64m
Low Tide
11:53PM-0.04m
12:14PM0.30m
00:45AM0.08m
1:11PM0.42m
1:40AM0.24m
2:12PM0.57m
2:38AM0.41m
3:18PM0.68m
3:39AM0.57m
4:26PM0.74m
4:43AM0.69m
5:32PM0.74m
5:44AM0.77m
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:11
6:11
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6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
4
1
9
1
6
4
2
3
4
1
4
9
2
15
5
2
Temp °C
29
28
30
29
26
30
29
25
30
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
26
28
33
33
33
32
30
33
33
27
33
32
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
32
31
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
S
8
0.8
S
8
0.8
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
Energy kJ
273
261
127
120
188
148
239
223
50
84
94
71
74
73
51
36
310
515
496
429
418
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
S
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
6
0.7
SSW
10
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
Energy kJ
96
99
52
175
36
13
10
45
144
171
160
133
91
84
170
155
83
25
102
44
27
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
16
0.2
S
12
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
S
10
0.1
S
14
0.1
S
15
Energy kJ
18
15
47
15
10
33
30
11
11
21
20
11
103
67
97
39
37
8
4
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
Distance (km)
149
0
0
15
0
0
111
0
0
152
0
0
143
7
0
16
8
0
16
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo Dulce
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
5
4
5
7
7
5
6
9
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
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Information about the Cabo Blanco Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabo Blanco provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo Blanco can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo Blanco 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 (Cabo Blanco) 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 Cabo Blanco 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo Blanco, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 32 km (20 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.

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