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Drakes Bay surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 11 Apr 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
29.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Saturday (Apr 11) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 10s. 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 1.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 10s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 16) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 11th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Thu 16th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Drakes Bay over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 310 | 279 | 344 | 334 | 330 | 325 | 294 | 299 | 367 | 377 | 339 | 334 | 371 | 1192 | 924 | 1109 | 1055 | 822 | 651 | 633 | 421 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross | on | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | glass | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 9:25AM 2.06 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:32PM 1.13 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 5 | - | - | 11 | 1 | - | 17 | 4 | - | 3 | - | - | 7 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 |
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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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