Flamingo Point surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 22 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
30.5° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Saturday (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 24) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 23rd May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Sun 24th May)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 9AM (Mon 25th May)4ft (1.2m) 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 Fri night. Warm (max 33°C on Sun afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
0
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.9
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
200
231
187
129
127
583
203
560
737
648
606
598
581
440
308
299
295
257
393
242
257
Wind (km/h)
20
SW
5
SE
10
NNW
20
SW
10
E
10
NE
10
S
15
E
10
NE
20
SSW
15
E
5
ENE
15
SW
5
ESE
5
E
15
SW
5
SE
0
SSE
15
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
on
High Tide
7:17PM2.30m
8:00AM2.28m
8:19PM2.15m
9:01AM2.23m
9:23PM2.03m
10:02AM2.21m
10:29PM1.96m
11:00AM2.20m
11:31PM1.94m
11:52AM2.21m
00:26AM1.95m
12:39PM2.23m
1:14AM1.98m
Low Tide
1:37AM0.28m
2:12PM0.51m
2:36AM0.40m
3:20PM0.58m
3:37AM0.51m
4:26PM0.60m
4:36AM0.58m
5:26PM0.57m
5:32AM0.62m
6:20PM0.52m
6:23AM0.62m
7:07PM0.45m
7:09AM0.60m
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5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
5:20
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5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
1
1
2
2
4
4
5
1
5
1
Temp °C
30
29
30
30
29
32
33
29
31
29
28
30
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
31
32
33
32
32
35
36
30
33
30
31
32
31
30
32
31
31
34
31
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
S
9
0.7
S
8
0.9
SW
19
0.6
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
200
231
187
74
66
583
171
560
737
648
606
598
581
440
308
299
295
257
393
242
257
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
8
0.7
S
8
0.7
S
9
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.4
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.2
N
4
0.7
S
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
S
7
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.7
SSW
7
Energy kJ
45
68
78
113
108
66
49
47
48
20
27
22
1
31
26
44
32
34
31
31
40
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.1
SW
9
0.6
SW
18
0.3
NNE
4
0.2
WSW
9
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
SW
9
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
9
0.3
SW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
26
15
15
129
127
3
203
3
8
8
10
3
3
4
12
7
5
89
64
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
ENE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.6
S
6
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
4
3
6
5
29
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
189
0
12
22
0
0
3
0
0
47
0
0
22
0
0
22
0
0
22
0
22
Best forecast wave conditions in Guanacaste
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
4
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
8
6
6
7
5
5
9
9
9
7
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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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