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Cabo Matapalo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 2026 CST
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Cabo Matapalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Matapalo sea temperature is
29.2° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Matapalo this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Matapalo in the next 12 days are 1.1m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 22) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jan 18) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf12AM (Thu 22nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Most Powerful12AM (Thu 22nd Jan)3.5ft (1.1m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
2
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)131212131212161515131312171616151414141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1511041011479681131123222139201172197291318505400316415222238
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
NNW
0
NNW
10
SW
5
N
5
ESE
15
SSW
5
NNE
0
ENE
15
WSW
5
NE
5
NE
15
SW
10
N
5
NE
15
SW
5
N
5
E
15
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
off		cross-
off		offglasscrossglassglasscross-
on		glassglasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on		offglasscrosscross-
off		glasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:36AM
2.55
2:17PM
2.42
2:19AM
2.66
2:57PM
2.56
2:59AM
2.75
3:34PM
2.68
3:37AM
2.81
4:09PM
2.79
4:14AM
2.84
4:44PM
2.88
4:51AM
2.83
5:19PM
2.93
5:29AM
2.79
5:56PM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:02AM
0.55
8:11PM
0.78
8:42AM
0.44
8:53PM
0.68
9:19AM
0.35
9:32PM
0.60
9:54AM
0.29
10:10PM
0.54
10:28AM
0.27
10:48PM
0.50
11:02AM
0.28
11:27PM
0.48
11:38AM
0.33
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52-
Sunset--5:34--5:34--5:34--5:35--5:35--5:36--5:36
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
2-11-31-13-12--1-13--
Temp. °C262828262728262728262828262727252728262728
Feels °C (?)313130303031302930303130302929282930303030
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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 12 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo Matapalo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 32 km (20 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 47 km (29 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.

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