Cabo Matapalo Surf Forecast

/ Golfo Dulce (13 surf breaks) /

Costa Rica (96 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (8.38° N 83.28° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Cabo Matapalo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 15 Sep 2025 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 29.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Sep 15) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Matapalo in the next 12 days are 2.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 10s period and expected on Monday (Sep 22) at 6AM.

Wave Type	Time (CST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	3PM (Mon 15th Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 16s
Best Surf	3PM (Mon 15th Sep)	6ft (1.8m) 16s
Most Powerful	9PM (Mon 15th Sep)	7ft (2.1m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 65mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 68mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	4	4	4	3	4	4	4	4	3	2	3	3	2	1	2	1	2	2	1	2
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	17	16	16	16	15	15	16	15	14	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	12	12	6
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1986	1786	2044	1492	1347	1022	1468	1205	1025	852	747	613	578	492	416	326	301	232	245	226	362
Wind (km/h)	WNW	W	NW	NW	SW	NNW	W	W	SW	SW	SSW	E	N	NW	ENE	N	SW	NW	WNW	W	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross- off	cross- off	glass	cross	glass	glass	cross- off	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	glass	cross	glass	cross	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off	cross- off
High Tide / height (m)			9:06PM 2.37	9:33AM 2.48		10:29PM 2.34	10:54AM 2.45		11:45PM 2.43		12:06PM 2.51	12:46AM 2.58		1:04PM 2.62	1:34AM 2.73		1:51PM 2.72	2:14AM 2.87		2:32PM 2.81	2:51AM 2.96
Low Tide / height (m)		2:48PM 0.62		3:15AM 0.85	4:06PM 0.71		4:38AM 0.89	5:22PM 0.69		5:54AM 0.82		6:26PM 0.60	6:54AM 0.69		7:17PM 0.50	7:43AM 0.54		8:00PM 0.42	8:25AM 0.42		8:38PM 0.36

	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-	5:22	-	-
Sunset	-	5:32	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:29	-

Rain (mm)	2	12	1	1	11	17	3	6	12	6	10	37	6	-	-	-	3	6	2	7	20
Temp. °C	28	28	25	27	27	25	26	26	26	26	26	25	24	25	25	28	28	26	27	27	25
Feels °C (?)	31	32	28	32	30	29	30	30	30	30	29	30	28	29	29	31	31	30	30	29	28

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo Dulce

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Cabo Matapalo (calm at Puerto Armuelles wx 48 km from Cabo Matapalo). 1.2m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 12s groundswell from the SW and a 0.5m 13s groundswell from the WSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 46 minutes ago Cabo Matapalo

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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.