Dominical Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.23° N 83.84° W

Issued: 5 pm 01 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dominical sea temperature is
30.2° C

1.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Dominical surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Dominical surf forecast from 2 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SW swell with 996 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 2 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.

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 Thursday (Jul 02) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 2nd Jul)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Tue 7th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
Tuesday
7
PM
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AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.7
SW
18
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.5
SW
21
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
437
683
273
449
316
683
709
559
649
449
305
312
245
224
291
373
531
901
891
951
757
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
0
NE
5
SW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
S
5
SW
10
SSE
0
ENE
0
W
0
SE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
5
W
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
WSW
0
N
5
SSW
Wind State
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:43PM2.56m
4:18AM2.45m
4:21PM2.55m
4:55AM2.48m
4:59PM2.52m
5:32AM2.50m
5:36PM2.46m
6:08AM2.52m
6:15PM2.39m
6:46AM2.53m
6:58PM2.32m
7:27AM2.53m
7:46PM2.25m
8:14AM2.53m
Low Tide
10:03PM0.35m
10:16AM0.61m
10:39PM0.36m
10:55AM0.62m
11:14PM0.39m
11:34AM0.64m
11:49PM0.44m
12:14PM0.66m
00:25AM0.51m
12:57PM0.67m
1:05AM0.57m
1:45PM0.66m
1:50AM0.63m
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5:18
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:58
5:58
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
 mm
4
4
9
3
1
6
20
6
2
3
1
2
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
30
28
30
28
26
29
29
26
27
27
27
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
Feels °C
35
34
35
33
31
33
34
30
33
33
33
33
33
32
33
34
32
33
34
33
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
1.2
SSW
16
0.8
SW
15
1
SSW
15
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
19
1.2
SW
18
1.2
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
437
683
273
449
203
683
709
559
649
449
305
312
245
201
291
262
531
901
891
951
757
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SW
18
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.5
S
10
0.3
WSW
6
0.5
S
9
0.5
SSW
9
0.5
SSW
9
0.7
SW
20
0.7
SW
14
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
S
12
Energy kJ
225
167
126
316
18
60
49
7
40
46
44
373
197
22
25
67
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
22
0.6
SSW
19
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
21
0.4
SW
21
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
S
12
0.1
S
14
Energy kJ
45
251
90
112
84
65
224
156
39
24
28
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
6
Energy kJ
16
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
4
3
Distance (km)
177
0
0
0
0
0
121
95
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
110
0
0
189
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
7
9
9
5
5
5
7
5
5
9
7
7
7
9
9
7
7
9
9
6
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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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