Flamingo Point surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 CST
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Flamingo Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Flamingo Point sea temperature is
30.2° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Flamingo Point this week:

The surf forecast for Flamingo Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Flamingo Point in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Mon 18th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 6AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sun
24
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
3
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
138
140
190
194
109
310
251
208
284
218
221
305
206
200
231
187
113
127
494
266
Wind (km/h)
15
E
10
ENE
5
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
20
SW
15
ENE
10
NE
20
SSW
15
E
5
NNE
20
SW
10
ESE
10
N
15
W
5
SE
5
NE
20
SW
0
SSE
5
NNE
20
SW
off
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
3:25AM2.42m
3:41PM2.75m
4:16AM2.45m
4:32PM2.70m
5:09AM2.44m
5:25PM2.60m
6:03AM2.40m
6:20PM2.46m
7:00AM2.34m
7:17PM2.30m
8:00AM2.28m
8:19PM2.15m
9:01AM2.23m
Low Tide
9:15PM-0.05m
9:25AM0.12m
10:05PM-0.08m
10:17AM0.13m
10:55PM-0.05m
11:11AM0.19m
11:47PM0.03m
12:08PM0.29m
00:41AM0.14m
1:08PM0.41m
1:37AM0.28m
2:12PM0.51m
2:36AM0.40m
3:20PM0.58m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:59
5:59
5:59
1
2
1
10
8
1
1
2
Temp °C
29
32
32
30
31
30
29
32
30
29
31
30
29
30
30
27
29
29
28
29
30
30
35
35
33
33
34
33
34
34
30
33
31
32
33
31
30
32
31
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
S
9
0.7
S
9
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
15
Energy kJ
208
138
140
136
72
73
310
251
208
284
218
221
305
206
200
231
187
57
74
494
266
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
18
0.5
S
8
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
S
6
0.4
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
9
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
S
9
0.6
S
9
Energy kJ
23
31
29
190
194
29
72
108
106
122
66
60
13
17
33
68
60
113
84
53
53
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
N
4
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.4
SW
18
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.4
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.4
NNE
5
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
9
0.4
SW
19
Energy kJ
50
81
6
27
28
109
17
16
16
8
7
7
30
27
26
15
15
93
127
3
127
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
ENE
2
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
4
0.5
N
5
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
N
7
0.3
N
4
Energy kJ
1
1
1
7
12
11
4
8
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
0
22
0
0
22
0
0
22
0
0
190
0
14
42
0
0
22
0
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
4
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Information about the Flamingo Point Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Flamingo Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Flamingo Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Flamingo Point 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 (Flamingo Point) 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 Flamingo Point 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 Guanacaste? If you are looking for accommodation near Flamingo Point, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guanacaste, consider staying in Liberia which is 46 km (29 miles) away. Other places in and around Guanacaste where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nicoya which is 49 km (30 miles) away, Canas, San Juan del Sur and San Jose.

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