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Dominacalito and The Point Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
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Dominacalito and The Point surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 25 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Dominacalito and The Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dominacalito and The Point sea temperature is
30.5° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dominacalito and The Point this week:
The surf forecast for Dominacalito and The Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dominacalito and The Point in the next 16 days are 1.0m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dominacalito and The Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | |
125 | 123 | 200 | 232 | 258 | 299 | 305 | 431 | 293 | 180 | 196 | 325 | 316 | 282 | 219 | 195 | 181 | 129 | 115 | 115 | 109 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 9:27AM2.41m | 9:53PM2.32m | 10:38AM2.43m | 11:06PM2.31m | 11:42AM2.50m | 00:10AM2.35m | 12:34PM2.59m | 1:03AM2.43m | 1:19PM2.67m | 1:48AM2.50m | 1:59PM2.73m | 2:28AM2.55m | 2:36PM2.77m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 3:43PM0.77m | 4:13AM0.65m | 4:58PM0.74m | 5:19AM0.66m | 6:02PM0.65m | 6:16AM0.63m | 6:54PM0.54m | 7:05AM0.59m | 7:39PM0.43m | 7:47AM0.54m | 8:18PM0.34m | 8:26AM0.50m | 8:55PM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
— | — | 16 | 2 | 2 | 20 | 2 | 2 | 2 | — | 3 | 8 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 3 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 |
32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 |
 kJ | 125 | 123 | 119 | 97 | 258 | 299 | 305 | 431 | 293 | 180 | 192 | 325 | 316 | 282 | 219 | 195 | 181 | 129 | 115 | 115 | 109 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 17 | SW 17 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 8 | SSW 18 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 16 | W 14 | W 15 | W 15 | W 16 | W 14 | W 13 | W 14 |
| kJ | 35 | 56 | 200 | 232 | 93 | 91 | 33 | 32 | 41 | 129 | 196 | 5 | 20 | 20 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | W 14 | SSW 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 13 | W 14 | SSW 18 | S 9 | W 15 | W 13 | — | W 6 | W 18 | W 18 | — | — | W 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 |
| kJ | 32 | 37 | 4 | 17 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 61 | 43 | 18 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | 5 | 13 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | W 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 252 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 170 | 0 |
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Information about the Dominacalito and The Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dominacalito and The Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dominacalito and The Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dominacalito and The Point 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 (Dominacalito and The Point) 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 Dominacalito and The Point 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 de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Dominacalito and The Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in San Isidro which is 27 km (17 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Quepos which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Paraiso, Cartago and Turrialba.
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