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Cabo Blanco Surf Forecast
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Cabo Blanco surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 04 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 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 Monday (May 04) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Mon 4th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 9th May) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 10th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Blanco over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 19 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | |
107 | 100 | 229 | 113 | 112 | 214 | 291 | 481 | 629 | 508 | 659 | 506 | 378 | 307 | 549 | 817 | 759 | 1106 | 973 | 808 | 788 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 5:23PM2.80m | 5:54AM2.62m | 5:59PM2.70m | 6:33AM2.53m | 6:37PM2.59m | 7:14AM2.43m | 7:17PM2.46m | 7:58AM2.34m | 8:03PM2.35m | 8:49AM2.29m | 8:56PM2.25m | 9:45AM2.30m | 9:58PM2.21m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:16AM0.56m | 11:41PM0.35m | 11:52AM0.64m | 00:19AM0.44m | 12:31PM0.75m | 00:58AM0.56m | 1:12PM0.87m | 1:40AM0.68m | 1:58PM0.98m | 2:26AM0.79m | 2:53PM1.06m | 3:19AM0.87m | 3:57PM1.06m | ||||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:42 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — |
— | 3 | 6 | 1 | 10 | 5 | — | 1 | 6 | — | 7 | 6 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | S 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 65 | 67 | 229 | 113 | 112 | 214 | 291 | 481 | 629 | 508 | 659 | 506 | 378 | 307 | 288 | 817 | 759 | 1106 | 973 | 808 | 788 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | S 14 | S 9 | S 12 | S 12 | S 15 | S 11 | S 11 | W 8 | S 10 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | S 9 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 20 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 107 | 100 | 42 | 75 | 73 | 113 | 59 | 57 | 1 | 48 | 18 | 37 | 24 | 178 | 549 | 603 | 396 | 367 | 203 | 156 | 91 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | S 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 9 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 21 | NW 8 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | S 9 | SSW 15 | — | S 16 | — | S 13 | SSW 13 | S 12 |
| kJ | 88 | 87 | 87 | 84 | 84 | 26 | 60 | 44 | 17 | 18 | 2 | 37 | 94 | 24 | 42 | — | 20 | — | 31 | 55 | 48 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 5 | NNW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 2 | 12 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 15 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 123 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 0 | 16 | 0 |
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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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