Cabo Blanco surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 14 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
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Friday (May 15) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. 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 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 15th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Thu 14th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
3
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
409
496
496
425
419
323
309
222
323
325
325
286
222
219
195
273
273
261
127
175
188
Wind (km/h)
5
S
15
WSW
5
NNW
0
S
15
WSW
10
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
5
NW
0
SSE
5
SW
0
NNE
5
ESE
10
SW
0
NW
0
E
10
SW
5
N
0
ESE
10
WSW
5
NNW
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
1:25PM2.87m
2:00AM2.64m
2:14PM3.05m
2:50AM2.81m
3:03PM3.19m
3:39AM2.94m
3:52PM3.26m
4:28AM3.02m
4:42PM3.27m
5:18AM3.04m
5:32PM3.20m
6:10AM3.01m
6:25PM3.07m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.39m
7:59AM0.50m
8:39PM0.18m
8:49AM0.35m
9:27PM0.02m
9:39AM0.25m
10:14PM-0.08m
10:29AM0.20m
11:03PM-0.10m
11:21AM0.21m
11:53PM-0.04m
12:14PM0.30m
00:45AM0.08m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
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
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
4
3
2
4
10
4
1
4
4
1
2
7
1
6
3
8
Temp °C
30
30
28
30
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
26
30
29
27
34
33
33
34
32
31
32
32
32
33
33
32
32
32
32
32
33
30
34
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
15
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
409
496
496
425
419
323
309
222
323
325
325
286
222
219
142
129
273
261
127
121
188
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
66
48
42
46
48
47
27
45
42
35
29
28
28
40
195
273
96
99
52
175
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
16
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
3
3
4
4
7
31
3
66
15
37
36
81
123
130
29
27
26
17
17
18
36
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
123
0
0
16
0
0
16
7
0
348
0
0
149
0
0
111
0
0
16
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo Dulce
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
6
4
6
4
4
6
4
5
5
5
4
5
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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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