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Lat Long: 10.81° N 85.73° W

El Laberinto Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 06 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Laberinto sea temperature is
30.1°C
2.1° 

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


El Laberinto surf forecast from 7 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 6PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, SW swell with 444 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 7 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Laberinto this week:

The surf forecast for El Laberinto over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 07) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Laberinto in the next 16 days are 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 7th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Mon 12th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
6
Wednesday
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Thursday
8
Friday
9
Saturday
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Sunday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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W
11
0.4
SW
19
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.7
WSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.9
SW
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0.8
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0.7
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0.7
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0.7
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14
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
18
0.9
SW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
96
128
209
264
268
371
310
223
214
208
207
173
129
255
226
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216
207
419
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
SE
5
ESE
5
SW
10
SE
5
E
5
W
10
ESE
5
NE
10
NNW
10
ESE
5
E
5
N
10
ESE
5
E
0
SW
10
ESE
10
NE
5
SE
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ESE
Wind State
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glassy
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High Tide
11:24PM2.14m
11:50AM2.15m
00:25AM2.28m
12:50PM2.22m
1:16AM2.41m
1:41PM2.29m
2:01AM2.51m
2:26PM2.34m
2:42AM2.57m
3:07PM2.36m
3:20AM2.57m
3:46PM2.35m
Low Tide
5:03PM0.50m
5:39AM0.56m
6:05PM0.44m
6:41AM0.44m
6:59PM0.37m
7:33AM0.31m
7:46PM0.31m
8:18AM0.21m
8:29PM0.27m
9:00AM0.15m
9:09PM0.26m
9:39AM0.13m
9:47PM0.28m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the El Laberinto Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Laberinto provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Laberinto can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Laberinto 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 (El Laberinto) 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 El Laberinto 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 El Laberinto, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Guanacaste, consider staying in Liberia which is 38 km (24 miles) away. Other places in and around Guanacaste where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Juan del Sur which is 50 km (31 miles) away, San Jose, Rivas and Nicoya.

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