Surf Forecasts:
Manglecito surf forecast from 9 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 13 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 8s period, N swell with 12 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manglecito this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Manglecito in the next 16 days are 0.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 13) 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 1.5m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Thu 13th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, let's get real about the next couple of weeks. It's a tough stretch, and I'm not gonna sugarcoat it.
Honestly, the outlook for Manglecito is pretty bleak for the next while. We're looking at a long run of poor surf conditions, with the swell essentially on vacation. The first few days are a total write-off, with no real waves to speak of. You'll see a tiny pulse of 0.7ft on Sunday the 9th, but with an 8-second period, it's going to be weak and unorganized. That's not worth getting wet for.
The start of the week, the 11th and 12th, is completely flat. This is a dead stretch, and the waiting game begins. There's a hint of something on Thursday the 13th, with 1ft and a bit more energy (12), but it's still well under 3ft and the period is still short. It's just not going to be any fun.
The entire first week is basically a bust. The winds are mostly cross-off and light, which would be mint if there was any swell, but there isn't. The water is a crazy 77.4°F with a +7.7°F anomaly, which is incredibly warm for this time of year. That's the only thing that's pumped up.
Around the 20th of August, we get the most promising looking window, but it's still small. Thursday the 20th sees 1ft with a 9-second period and energy of 15. It's the best energy reading of the whole stretch, but it's still tiny. The swell direction is N, which is far from the optimum N direction that this reef and point setup really wants. It's a step in the right direction, but it's weak.
The longer period (12s) on the 15th is a bit of a tease, but it's only 0.3ft. That's not a wave, that's a ripple. And the 7-second period on the 21st is just too short to be meaningful.
This is a blank run for the area. When it's this flat, it can change quickly, but with so few consistent pulses, it's just par for the course here. For a spot that's fairly consistent, this is a frustratingly quiet spell. The only thing that might be worth a look is the kiteboarding, because with these clean, cross-off winds and no surf, that's where the action will be.
Hang in there, and check back. It won't be flat forever.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SW 20 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross | 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 | 10:58PM1.65m | 11:12AM1.78m | 00:10AM1.77m | 12:22PM1.86m | 1:11AM1.93m | 1:21PM1.97m | 2:03AM2.09m | 2:14PM2.06m | 2:50AM2.21m | 3:02PM2.12m | 3:34AM2.27m | 3:48PM2.13m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:32PM0.43m | 5:00AM0.62m | 5:44PM0.34m | 6:14AM0.52m | 6:47PM0.22m | 7:17AM0.40m | 7:41PM0.10m | 8:11AM0.28m | 8:30PM0.02m | 9:00AM0.19m | 9:15PM-0.01m | 9:45AM0.14m | 9:58PM0.01m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSE 7 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
| kJ | 253 | 170 | 223 | 309 | 288 | 246 | 236 | 177 | 206 | 152 | 186 | 95 | 97 | 206 | 718 | 881 | 966 | 909 | 710 | 704 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 10 | SW 16 | SSE 8 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 15 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 20 | S 11 | N 8 | SSE 9 | N 8 | SSE 11 | N 7 |
| kJ | 17 | 91 | 94 | 108 | 253 | 157 | 319 | 82 | 122 | 72 | 191 | 48 | 47 | 186 | 41 | 4 | 173 | 5 | 229 | 4 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | N 8 | N 7 | N 8 | N 8 | SSW 13 | S 16 | S 15 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | S 11 | N 8 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 8 | N 8 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 19 | 45 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 5 | 34 | 79 | 70 | 69 | 31 | 31 | 40 | 12 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 6 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 6 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 10 | SSE 7 | SSE 12 | — | SSE 11 |
| kJ | 71 | 75 | — | 94 | 113 | 146 | 197 | 188 | 226 | 181 | — | 167 | 158 | 105 | 111 | 235 | 64 | 242 | — | 198 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1236 | 15 | 15 | 1278 | 98 | 98 | 1287 | 1024 | 967 | 1295 | 967 | 967 | 1238 | 15 | 98 | 98 | 15 | 98 | 98 | 98 |
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