Surf Forecasts:
Manglecito surf forecast from 26 Jul 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 12s period, NW swell with 21 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 12s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 6PM. 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 18s period and expected on Monday (Jul 27) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 31st Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Rusty here again. I’ll level with you – the 16-day outlook is about as empty as a parking lot on a flat day. If you’re dying to get in the water, you might want to wait because there’s hardly anything worth paddling out for. Let’s break it down.
Right from the start, we have a huge gap. From now, all through the weekend of July 26th and 27th, and well into the first few days of August, it’s dead flat. The combined swell energy is mostly zero, or numbers like 17 at the most, which is just a whisper. The only tiny sign of life is Monday July 27th morning with a 0.2m swell from the NNW at 13 seconds – but with cross-off winds, it’s not doing anything. The water temp at Manglecito is a balmy 26°, a huge 5° above normal – that’s way warmer than usual for this time of year.
We get a tiny pulse on July 31st afternoon: 0.3m from the NW at 10 seconds, combined energy of 16. Cross-off winds again. Not worth the drive. Then another blank stretch from August 1st through August 3rd. On August 3rd afternoon, a 0.3m NW swell at 11 seconds (19 combined energy) with a gentle cross-shore breeze – still weak and unappealing.
From August 5th through the 9th, it’s the same story: tiny swells between 0.1m and 0.3m, from the NW or N, with periods of 7 to 10 seconds. The only real change is on August 9th afternoon when the wind finally goes offshore from the SSW at 15 km/h – light and clean. But the swell is only 0.3m from the N at 7 seconds. That’s barely a ripple, even for a reef-and-point like Manglecito. This break is fairly consistent normally, so this flat spell is unusual, but it’s happening.
There’s only one spot in the picture: Manglecito, a reef and point. Crowds can be around sometimes, but right now it’s empty ‘cause there’s no surf. The best I can offer you is that offshore afternoon on August 9th – if you’ve got a log and zero expectations, you might catch a little bump. Otherwise, this is a long stretch with nothing to ride.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 1 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | SW 16 | N 8 | N 7 | NW 12 | N 8 | SW 14 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 14 |
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 kJ | 0 | 0 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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 | 12:34PM1.63m | 1:23AM1.64m | 1:21PM1.70m | 2:04AM1.74m | 2:02PM1.77m | 2:42AM1.84m | 2:41PM1.84m | 3:17AM1.92m | 3:17PM1.88m | 3:50AM1.98m | 3:53PM1.90m | 4:23AM2.03m | 4:28PM1.90m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.44m | 7:21AM0.64m | 7:43PM0.36m | 8:04AM0.56m | 8:22PM0.29m | 8:43AM0.50m | 8:57PM0.24m | 9:20AM0.44m | 9:31PM0.21m | 9:55AM0.41m | 10:04PM0.21m | 10:31AM0.38m | 10:37PM0.24m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — |
 | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 |
| kJ | 567 | 539 | 1213 | 1351 | 1245 | 1129 | 976 | 838 | 676 | 589 | 556 | 418 | 394 | 326 | 290 | 223 | 184 | 140 | 114 | 118 | 82 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 19 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | NNW 13 | S 10 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | SSE 7 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 450 | 546 | 41 | 38 | 22 | 17 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 41 | 13 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 44 | 89 | 38 | 54 | 97 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSW 11 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | NNW 13 | — | — | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | S 12 | S 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | S 11 | SW 15 | S 11 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 39 | 48 | 17 | 17 | 17 | — | — | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 4 | 16 | 39 | 56 | 21 | 46 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSE 8 | SSE 5 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | S 5 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | 50 | 51 | 83 | 66 | 56 | 51 | 53 | 51 | 44 | 54 | — | 40 | 52 | 67 | 53 | 90 | 96 | 83 | 79 | 88 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 15 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 964 | 967 | 15 | 98 | 98 | 986 | 1009 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 967 |
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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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