Dominical surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 CST
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Dominical surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dominical sea temperature is
30.3° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dominical this week:

The surf forecast for Dominical over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
163
129
188
139
141
176
134
134
125
121
122
66
278
116
306
371
421
360
297
293
281
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SW
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NE
5
S
10
SW
5
NNE
5
S
5
SW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
E
5
ESE
5
SSW
5
NNE
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
5:25PM2.90m
6:04AM2.74m
6:19PM2.74m
7:01AM2.65m
7:18PM2.56m
8:01AM2.57m
8:21PM2.39m
9:04AM2.51m
9:28PM2.27m
10:06AM2.48m
10:35PM2.22m
11:04AM2.47m
11:37PM2.21m
Low Tide
11:13AM0.25m
11:46PM0.05m
12:10PM0.36m
00:40AM0.20m
1:10PM0.50m
1:38AM0.36m
2:16PM0.61m
2:38AM0.51m
3:24PM0.68m
3:41AM0.62m
4:30PM0.68m
4:42AM0.70m
5:30PM0.64m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
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5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:50
5:50
5:50
2
12
6
6
5
1
3
4
2
4
2
1
6
5
2
1
2
Temp °C
30
29
27
30
30
28
30
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
34
35
32
34
35
34
34
33
33
33
34
34
33
34
32
34
34
32
33
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
S
9
0.6
SW
19
0.5
S
9
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
163
92
188
139
141
176
134
37
45
55
55
38
278
38
306
371
421
360
297
293
281
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.5
S
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
Energy kJ
83
129
35
34
11
20
33
134
125
121
122
61
34
116
21
19
15
23
12
12
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
5
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
SW
9
Energy kJ
9
9
10
8
19
19
4
12
18
25
66
40
77
1
2
10
10
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
6
Energy kJ
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
73
0
0
0
189
0
0
121
0
37
0
0
40
21
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Dominical Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dominical provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Dominical can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dominical 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 (Dominical) 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 Dominical 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 Dominical, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in San Isidro which is 23 km (14 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 42 km (26 miles) away, Paraiso, Cartago and Tejar.

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