Dominical Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.23° N 83.84° W

Issued: 11 am 25 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Dominical sea temperature is
29.5° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Dominical surf forecast from 25 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with 790 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with SW 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 (Jun 25) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 16 days are 1.1m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Thu 25th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 3PM (Fri 26th Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
406
411
471
760
790
687
686
314
291
277
218
352
245
255
206
203
383
375
487
437
567
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
WSW
0
NNE
5
S
10
W
5
NNE
5
S
5
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
WSW
5
ENE
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
on
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
High Tide
11:13AM2.37m
11:55PM2.10m
12:05PM2.37m
00:47AM2.14m
12:54PM2.40m
1:34AM2.19m
1:40PM2.44m
2:18AM2.26m
2:23PM2.50m
3:00AM2.33m
3:04PM2.54m
3:39AM2.40m
3:43PM2.56m
Low Tide
5:45PM0.67m
5:50AM0.84m
6:36PM0.62m
6:42AM0.81m
7:23PM0.56m
7:29AM0.76m
8:06PM0.48m
8:13AM0.70m
8:47PM0.42m
8:55AM0.65m
9:26PM0.37m
9:36AM0.62m
10:03PM0.35m
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
5:18
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
 mm
1
2
1
7
1
4
1
1
1
1
1
3
3
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
33
33
32
33
34
33
34
33
33
34
33
32
33
34
32
34
34
33
33
34
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
406
411
471
760
790
687
686
314
291
277
218
352
245
255
206
169
383
375
487
437
567
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
0.1
W
5
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
19
20
1
142
142
93
80
85
54
46
47
184
203
111
167
151
142
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
S
24
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
3
18
60
102
111
45
44
61
30
41
41
26
11
26
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
6
Energy kJ
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
121
0
0
110
0
12
120
0
0
110
0
21
110
0
37
189
0
0
21
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
5
6
5
5
7
5
8
6
8
6
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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