Dominacalito and The Point Surf Forecast

/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /

Costa Rica (96 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (9.15° N 83.77° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Dominacalito and The Point surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 CST

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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 29.2° C
(Which is 1.2°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominacalito and The Point in the next 12 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 18) at 6AM. 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+)	6AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf	6AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful	6AM (Thu 18th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dominacalito and The Point over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wed 24
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	3	3	2	2	2	1	2	2	1	1	1	0	1	1	0	2	1	1	3	2	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	WSW	SW
Period(s) (?)	15	14	14	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	12	11	13	13	13	16	13	16	15	14
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	543	453	440	299	253	245	162	187	187	116	91	90	47	62	61	134	132	109	318	191	214
Wind (km/h)	NE	SW	W	NNE	SSW	W	NNE	SW	W	NNW	SSW	WSW	NNW	SW	WSW	N	SSW	WSW	NNW	SW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on	glass	glass	on	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on
High Tide / height (m)			12:03PM 2.40	12:43AM 2.44		1:02PM 2.49	1:32AM 2.58		1:50PM 2.59	2:14AM 2.71		2:31PM 2.66	2:50AM 2.81		3:09PM 2.70		3:24AM 2.85	3:44PM 2.71		3:58AM 2.85	4:19PM 2.67
Low Tide / height (m)		5:50AM 0.77		6:24PM 0.57	6:52AM 0.65		7:16PM 0.48	7:42AM 0.52		7:59PM 0.40	8:24AM 0.40		8:38PM 0.35	9:02AM 0.31		9:13PM 0.32	9:38AM 0.26		9:47PM 0.33	10:12AM 0.26

		Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wed 24
Sunrise	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-	-	5:24	-
Sunset	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:32	-	-	5:31	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30	-	-	5:30

Rain (mm)	4	2	3	-	-	4	2	1	1	1	-	3	1	-	8	1	-	1	-	-	2
Temp. °C	26	26	25	25	28	27	26	28	27	26	28	27	26	27	27	25	28	27	27	28	28
Feels °C (?)	30	30	29	29	32	31	30	32	31	31	32	31	31	31	31	29	31	31	33	33	32

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo de Nicoya

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Dominacalito and The Point (calm at Sabanilla wx 93 km from Dominacalito and The Point). 1.0m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.5m 6s windswell, also from the SW. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
1 hour 36 minutes ago Dominacalito and The Point

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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 12 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.