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Cabo Matapalo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
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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
30.4° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 07) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 7th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Wed 8th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Fri 10th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 |
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
| 355 | 203 | 389 | 468 | 326 | 294 | 267 | 399 | 444 | 559 | 452 | 525 | 425 | 382 | 455 | 334 | 330 | 394 | 357 | 362 | 451 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | off | glass | cross- on | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 6:02PM 2.61 | 6:34AM 2.38 | 6:42PM 2.45 | 7:20AM 2.24 | 7:29PM 2.30 | 8:17AM 2.14 | 8:29PM 2.19 | 9:26AM 2.11 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:53AM 0.70 | 12:22AM 0.59 | 12:33PM 0.85 | 1:06AM 0.75 | 1:19PM 1.01 | 1:58AM 0.88 | 2:19PM 1.12 | 3:02AM 0.97 | 3:33PM 1.16 | ||||||||||||
Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 |
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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.











