
Surf Forecasts:
Manglecito surf forecast from 8 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 11 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, NW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 20 Nov, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, NW swell with 588 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 11 Nov, 3AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period with NW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manglecito this week:
The surf forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Nov 11) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manglecito in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Nov 20) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Nov 08) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 11th Nov) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Fri 20th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 7 | Sunday 8 | Monday 9 | Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 18 | NW 18 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | NW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
194 | 165 | 161 | 203 | 143 | 132 | 130 | 127 | 61 | 199 | 194 | 277 | 366 | 245 | 245 | 218 | 206 | 203 | 236 | 113 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 1:33AM2.02m | 2:07PM1.95m | 2:10AM2.01m | 2:44PM1.97m | 2:46AM1.99m | 3:20PM1.96m | 3:22AM1.94m | 3:56PM1.92m | 3:57AM1.88m | 4:33PM1.86m | 4:34AM1.80m | 5:13PM1.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:27PM0.39m | 7:53AM0.18m | 8:07PM0.37m | 8:29AM0.14m | 8:44PM0.36m | 9:04AM0.14m | 9:21PM0.38m | 9:39AM0.16m | 9:58PM0.41m | 10:15AM0.21m | 10:35PM0.48m | 10:52AM0.29m | 11:15PM0.56m | |||||||
— | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | 5:37 | — | — | |
5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | — | 5:45 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 |
1081 | 724 | 505 | 485 | 384 | 299 | 88 | 91 | 83 | 78 | 72 | 79 | 376 | 447 | 226 | 509 | 496 | 576 | 576 | 545 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | SSE 6 | NW 16 | S 7 | NW 15 | NW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 16 | SSW 16 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 16 | S 6 |
194 | 35 | 161 | 44 | 143 | 132 | 286 | 225 | 209 | 167 | 210 | 277 | 366 | 245 | 425 | 218 | 206 | 203 | 236 | 54 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 12 | NW 16 | NW 12 | NW 23 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 18 | NW 18 | SW 14 | S 10 | NW 7 | NW 16 | N 8 | NNW 19 | NW 18 | N 6 | NW 13 |
7 | 165 | 6 | 203 | 6 | 20 | 130 | 127 | 61 | 199 | 194 | 116 | 74 | 2 | 245 | 1 | 37 | 79 | 3 | 113 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | S 10 | — | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 | — |
62 | — | 68 | 28 | 77 | 85 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 79 | 231 | — | 164 | 157 | 157 | 153 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 98 | 0 |
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Information about the Manglecito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manglecito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manglecito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manglecito 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 (Manglecito) 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 Manglecito 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.
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