Cabo Matapalo Surf Break

Cabo Matapalo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.38° N 83.28° W

Issued: 11 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Cabo Matapalo sea temperature is
30.6° C

2.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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 7 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 9AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with 1,522 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period with SSW 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Matapalo in the next 16 days are 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 7th Jul)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 9AM (Tue 7th Jul)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Mon
13
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
774
1522
1339
1235
981
892
740
559
589
461
449
348
612
724
715
602
515
419
282
273
277
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
0
E
15
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
5
WNW
15
W
0
NNW
5
SW
10
WSW
5
SE
0
ESE
10
SSW
10
NW
5
N
10
SSW
5
NNW
5
NW
15
W
Wind State
off
glassy
cross
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
High Tide
7:27AM2.70m
7:47PM2.40m
8:14AM2.70m
8:43PM2.35m
9:10AM2.70m
9:48PM2.33m
10:12AM2.72m
10:57PM2.38m
11:19AM2.78m
00:06AM2.49m
12:24PM2.88m
1:10AM2.65m
1:26PM2.99m
Low Tide
1:05AM0.63m
1:46PM0.72m
1:51AM0.70m
2:40PM0.70m
2:45AM0.74m
3:41PM0.66m
3:48AM0.76m
4:47PM0.58m
4:57AM0.72m
5:52PM0.46m
6:06AM0.63m
6:54PM0.30m
7:10AM0.50m
clear
clear
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:55
5:55
5:55
 mm
1
8
4
2
7
9
4
5
8
1
26
21
3
8
6
Temp °C
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
30
30
28
29
29
26
28
28
25
28
29
26
29
28
Feels °C
33
33
34
33
35
32
33
33
33
34
33
33
29
32
32
29
31
32
30
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSW
19
1.6
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
17
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
774
1522
1339
1235
981
892
740
559
589
461
449
325
612
724
715
602
515
419
282
273
277
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
14
0.5
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
11
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.7
S
10
0.8
S
10
0.7
S
7
0.8
SSW
18
0.7
S
7
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
261
73
136
134
110
110
96
92
96
120
45
348
45
43
40
30
37
33
32
273
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
9
0.7
SW
14
0.2
S
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
15
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
19
0.7
S
6
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
13
0.1
SW
22
0.2
S
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
16
Energy kJ
55
208
17
4
4
4
38
73
40
3
3
20
30
64
154
31
183
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
4
0
0
4
0
0
0
0
0
4
0
0
113
0
0
154
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo Dulce
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
4
4
4
2
4
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
9
8
7
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
6
8
6
5
5
5
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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.

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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