Surf Forecasts:
Manglecito surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Monday 3 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 9s period, N swell with 6 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 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 03) 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 1.4m 8s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 3rd Aug) | 0.5ft (0.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Right then, gather 'round. Rusty here, and I've got the long-range picture for Manglecito. I gotta be straight with you – this is a tough one to write.
We are looking at a solid 16-day window, and I'm sorry to say there's almost nothing to get excited about. The first real chance of a wave shows up on Monday the 3rd of August, but with a tiny 0.6ft pulse from the north and an 8-9 second period, it's barely enough to wet your wetsuit. The combined energy is weak (6), and with a cross-off wind, you'd be working hard for a dribble.
The outlook then goes completely dry for days on end – from Tuesday the 4th right through to Sunday the 9th, it's flat. No swell, just wind. We get a few more of these micro-pulses on the 10th, 11th, 12th, 14th, and finally the 16th of August. These are all tiny northerly swells, measuring between 0.6ft and 1.0ft, with periods of just 7 to 9 seconds. The energy readings are pitiful, maxing out at 18 (on the 16th). Not one of these days breaks the "poor surf conditions" label in the data.
So what's the best of a bad bunch? There isn't a standout, not really. If you were absolutely desperate for a paddle, the afternoon of Sunday the 16th of August might be your best bet. The light breeze will keep the surface clean, and you might catch the very odd knee-high wave. But I'm struggling to call it a highlight.
The water temperature is a wild story here. When we start on August 1st, it’s reading a staggering 80°F, which is a massive 10°F warmer than normal for this time of year. That's far warmer than normal, really unusual.
Truth is, Manglecito is a reef and point break that needs a proper swell from the north to work, according to the guidance. We just aren't getting it in this forecast. There is no significant swell to speak of, and what little there is, is too small and weak to bother with. For a spot that is "fairly consistent" in the long run, this is a proper blank run. Nothing to get your hopes up for.
Best bet? Hang the board up for a bit, maybe do some maintenance. Forecasts can change, but right now, this is a write-off.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
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) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | N 9 | N 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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 | cross-off | cross-off |
High Tide | 4:28PM1.90m | 4:55AM2.04m | 5:05PM1.87m | 5:29AM2.03m | 5:44PM1.82m | 6:05AM1.99m | 6:27PM1.76m | 6:47AM1.92m | 7:18PM1.68m | 7:37AM1.85m | 8:21PM1.62m | 8:40AM1.78m | 9:37PM1.60m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:37PM0.24m | 11:06AM0.37m | 11:11PM0.29m | 11:43AM0.37m | 11:48PM0.36m | 12:24PM0.39m | 00:29AM0.44m | 1:11PM0.42m | 1:19AM0.53m | 2:08PM0.45m | 2:21AM0.61m | 3:16PM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 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 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
Feels °C | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
| kJ | 98 | 61 | 84 | 83 | 103 | 74 | 73 | 168 | 176 | 89 | 106 | 208 | 180 | 172 | 175 | 90 | 532 | 544 | 489 | 469 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 16 | SW 15 | N 8 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 54 | 79 | 41 | 35 | 40 | 36 | 5 | 36 | 32 | 46 | 71 | 66 | 66 | 162 | 312 | 355 | 68 | 51 | 50 | 49 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 13 | N 9 | WSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 11 | SSW 20 | SSW 20 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 11 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 55 | 47 | 68 | 28 | 25 | 6 | 14 | 33 | 54 | 11 | 37 | 39 | 84 | 44 | 39 | 114 | 112 | 57 | 20 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 128 | 160 | 223 | 232 | 191 | 155 | 155 | — | — | 176 | 137 | 131 | 131 | 131 | 112 | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1284 | 98 | 98 | 98 | 1009 | 967 | 1238 | 967 | 967 | 1289 | 967 | 967 | 1232 | 98 | 98 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
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