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Drakes Bay surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Drakes Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Drakes Bay sea temperature is
29.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Drakes Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Drakes Bay in the next 16 days are 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 14) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 12th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 14th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
268 | 141 | 133 | 135 | 202 | 232 | 362 | 377 | 377 | 352 | 347 | 236 | 178 | 178 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 232 | 198 | 151 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 10:40AM2.44m | 11:08PM2.27m | 11:33AM2.62m | 00:06AM2.41m | 12:24PM2.80m | 00:59AM2.57m | 1:14PM2.98m | 1:49AM2.73m | 2:03PM3.11m | 2:38AM2.86m | 2:52PM3.19m | 3:28AM2.94m | 3:41PM3.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:04PM0.81m | 5:12AM0.76m | 5:59PM0.60m | 6:06AM0.63m | 6:50PM0.38m | 6:58AM0.48m | 7:38PM0.18m | 7:48AM0.34m | 8:26PM0.02m | 8:38AM0.23m | 9:14PM-0.08m | 9:29AM0.18m | 10:03PM-0.10m | ||||||||
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 | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — | 5:15 | — | — |
 | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — |
3 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 8 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
34 | 32 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 141 | 141 | 133 | 135 | 106 | 232 | 362 | 377 | 377 | 352 | 347 | 236 | 178 | 178 | 268 | 264 | 264 | 232 | 198 | 151 | 142 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 17 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 9 | S 10 | S 9 | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | S 7 | S 7 |
| kJ | 268 | 136 | 69 | 88 | 202 | 68 | 66 | 46 | 43 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 23 | 19 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 26 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 20 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 13 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 20 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 16 | 33 | 53 | 69 | 35 | 141 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 29 | 51 | 15 | 37 | 37 | 82 | 82 | 103 | 73 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 110 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 0 | 24 | 349 | 0 |
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Information about the Drakes Bay Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Drakes Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Drakes Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Drakes Bay 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 (Drakes Bay) 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 Drakes Bay 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 Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Drakes Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 51 km (32 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Puerto Armuelles which is 80 km (50 miles) away
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