Surf Forecasts:
Manglecito surf forecast from 9 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 12 Jul, 12AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 13s period, WNW swell with 17 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manglecito this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Manglecito in the next 16 days are 0.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 12) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 16s period and expected on Friday (Jul 10) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 12th Jul) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
Alright folks, it’s Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you – Manglecito is going through a proper flat spell. We’re looking at a long stretch of tiny or non-existent surf, and honestly, it’s a bit of a bummer.
For the first eleven days of this forecast, from July 9th through July 19th, it’s a write-off. The swell is barely registering, with heights scraping in at 0.3ft to 0.7ft at best, and the combined energy is pathetic, sitting between 5 and 19 (weak). The wind is a constant cross-off from the south, which keeps the surface clean, but there’s just no power in the water. You’ll see a few days with zero swell at all, so it’s a long gap with nothing to recommend. Don’t bother paddling out.
Now, there’s a little flicker of hope on July 20th (Monday). We get a pulse of 1ft swell from the northwest, with a period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, which adds some push. The energy reading jumps to 56 (still weak, but the best in the window). The morning looks surfable, but it’s “ordinary conditions” – the wind is still a cross-off from the SSE, so it won’t be glassy. Still, if you’re desperate, that Monday morning is the only time the waves are even worth a look. After that, it drops back into the doldrums for the rest of the week, with tiny 0.7ft to 1.0ft blips and poor surf warnings.
The best chance is Monday July 20th morning at Manglecito. The swell is 1ft from the northwest, and the period is a solid 13 seconds. The combined energy is the highest we see (56). It’s not a classic, but it’s the only thing on the cards. The water temp is about average for the time of year, so no surprises there.
It’s a tough run, but it won’t stay this way forever. Keep an eye on it.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 9 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wed 15 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | N 8 | N 8 |
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 kJ | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:11AM1.83m | 10:01PM1.61m | 10:17AM1.83m | 11:12PM1.68m | 11:24AM1.87m | 00:19AM1.79m | 12:29PM1.94m | 1:19AM1.92m | 1:28PM2.02m | 2:14AM2.06m | 2:23PM2.09m | 3:06AM2.17m | 3:15PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:49AM0.60m | 3:46PM0.46m | 3:58AM0.61m | 4:52PM0.38m | 5:10AM0.56m | 5:57PM0.28m | 6:19AM0.48m | 6:57PM0.16m | 7:22AM0.38m | 7:52PM0.05m | 8:19AM0.29m | 8:44PM-0.03m | 9:13AM0.22m | ||||||||
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 | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — |
 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 455 | 449 | 449 | 778 | 759 | 674 | 515 | 501 | 396 | 273 | 277 | 212 | 215 | 362 | 181 | 336 | 272 | 111 | 357 | 395 | 180 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 7 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SSE 8 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | S 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 7 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 13 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | N 8 | SSW 14 |
| kJ | 4 | 73 | 249 | 142 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25 | 101 | 54 | 179 | 157 | 28 | 123 | 79 | 111 | 164 | 91 | 6 | 239 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 10 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | N 8 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | S 16 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | NW 11 | N 8 |
| kJ | 2 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 17 | 132 | 66 | 65 | 37 | 80 | 50 | 45 | 114 | 51 | 5 | 5 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 5 |
| kJ | 227 | 181 | 176 | — | 130 | 105 | 102 | 99 | 91 | 71 | — | 54 | 52 | 49 | 49 | 37 | 38 | 63 | 68 | 82 | 34 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 970 | 1042 | 1287 | 15 | 967 | 1249 | 974 | 967 | 967 | 967 | 967 | 98 | 15 | 967 | 967 | 967 | 15 | 98 | 15 | 1025 | 1223 |
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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).
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