Cabo Matapalo Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.38° N 83.28° W

Cabo Matapalo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 03 Nov 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cabo Matapalo sea temperature is
30.3°C
2.9° 

Cabo Matapalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Cabo Matapalo surf forecast from 4 Nov 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 4 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, SW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 8 Nov, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 980 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 4 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Matapalo this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Matapalo in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 08) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Nov 07) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Wed 4th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 4th Nov)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 3PM (Sun 8th Nov)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
10:04PM2.61m
10:34AM2.44m
11:10PM2.68m
11:41AM2.49m
00:06AM2.77m
12:38PM2.58m
00:54AM2.85m
1:26PM2.66m
1:36AM2.91m
2:08PM2.73m
2:16AM2.94m
2:47PM2.76m
2:53AM2.93m
Low Tide
3:37PM0.66m
4:25AM0.75m
4:45PM0.68m
5:32AM0.65m
5:46PM0.65m
6:28AM0.52m
6:39PM0.60m
7:15AM0.40m
7:25PM0.55m
7:56AM0.30m
8:06PM0.51m
8:35AM0.24m
8:45PM0.49m
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Information about the Cabo Matapalo Surf forecast

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

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