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Dominical Surf Forecast
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Dominical surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Saturday 17 May 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dominical this week:
The surf forecast for Dominical over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 4ft and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 12 days are 4ft 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 24) at 9PM. 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+) | 12AM (Sun 18th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dominical over the next 12 days.
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 733 | 753 | 543 | 551 | 666 | 521 | 463 | 424 | 407 | 352 | 323 | 219 | 170 | 390 | 318 | 437 | 711 | 653 | 644 | 486 | 728 | 463 | 875 | 823 | 666 | 627 | 1342 | 1050 | 1014 | 773 | 551 | 466 | 317 | 257 | 172 | 208 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 5:42PM 8.01 | 6:21AM 7.48 | 6:25PM 7.74 | 7:07AM 7.45 | 7:14PM 7.48 | 7:59AM 7.51 | 8:13PM 7.32 | 8:58AM 7.74 | 9:19PM 7.25 | 9:59AM 8.1 | 10:28PM 7.42 | 10:59AM 8.6 | 11:33PM 7.74 | 11:57AM 9.09 | 12:33AM 8.17 | 12:52PM 9.55 | 1:29AM 8.6 | 1:45PM 9.91 | 2:22AM 8.96 | 2:37PM 10.04 | 3:14AM 9.15 | 3:28PM 10.01 | 4:04AM 9.19 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:04AM 1.64 | 12:18PM 2.59 | 12:47AM 1.9 | 1:09PM 2.76 | 1:36AM 2.1 | 2:09PM 2.79 | 2:31AM 2.2 | 3:16PM 2.62 | 3:32AM 2.2 | 4:23PM 2.23 | 4:35AM 2.03 | 5:26PM 1.64 | 5:36AM 1.71 | 6:24PM 1.02 | 6:34AM 1.35 | 7:19PM 0.43 | 7:29AM 0.95 | 8:10PM 0 | 8:23AM 0.69 | 9:01PM -0.23 | 9:15AM 0.59 | 9:50PM -0.26 | 10:07AM 0.69 | |||||||||||||
Sat 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thu 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 | - | - | 5:13 |
| Sunset | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:49 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - |
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Rain (in) | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0.1 | - | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | - | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 0.2 | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | - | 0.3 | 0.1 | - | 0.2 | - | - |
| Temp. °F | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 86 | 82 | 81 | 84 |
| Feels °F (?) | 90 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 86 | 90 | 90 | 88 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 93 | 90 | 93 | 91 | 84 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 84 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.4in), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 82°F on Sat afternoon, min 77°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 0.6in), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Thu morning, min 77°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.4in), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Sat morning, min 79°F on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 0.8in), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 86°F on Wed morning, min 79°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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