Dominical surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Sunday 17 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 1.2°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 Sunday (May 17) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
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
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
167
149
140
140
113
111
152
208
163
129
186
139
141
176
134
132
125
121
122
66
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
NNE
5
S
10
SW
5
NE
5
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
S
5
SW
5
NNE
5
S
5
SW
10
NNE
5
SE
5
WSW
5
NE
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
on
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
2:52PM3.07m
3:27AM2.79m
3:41PM3.08m
4:17AM2.82m
4:32PM3.02m
5:09AM2.80m
5:25PM2.90m
6:04AM2.74m
6:19PM2.74m
7:01AM2.65m
7:18PM2.56m
8:01AM2.57m
8:21PM2.39m
Low Tide
9:15PM-0.07m
9:28AM0.16m
10:04PM-0.10m
10:20AM0.17m
10:54PM-0.05m
11:13AM0.25m
11:46PM0.05m
12:10PM0.36m
00:40AM0.20m
1:10PM0.50m
1:38AM0.36m
2:16PM0.61m
2:38AM0.51m
rain showers
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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5:15
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
5:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:47
5:47
5:47
5:49
5:49
5:49
5:49
1
3
2
2
1
1
10
1
2
4
1
1
4
14
4
2
Temp °C
29
29
27
30
29
28
30
29
28
30
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
26
29
29
27
33
34
32
34
33
33
34
33
34
34
34
32
33
34
34
33
34
29
32
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
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
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
8
Energy kJ
167
167
149
140
140
82
72
152
208
163
92
186
139
141
176
134
132
125
40
39
35
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
7
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
9
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
12
14
12
19
28
113
111
72
16
83
129
35
34
6
10
21
22
41
121
122
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
Energy kJ
15
15
50
51
70
18
19
19
35
14
8
8
7
11
19
10
4
12
18
25
66
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
21
0
0
0
95
0
21
189
0
0
110
0
21
0
0
37
21
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo de Nicoya
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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