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Manuel Antonio Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
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Manuel Antonio surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Manuel Antonio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manuel Antonio sea temperature is
30.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manuel Antonio this week:
The surf forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manuel Antonio in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
520 | 529 | 507 | 451 | 350 | 277 | 252 | 244 | 94 | 98 | 171 | 171 | 166 | 112 | 141 | 143 | 90 | 112 | 104 | 159 | 163 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | cross | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:01AM2.36m | 1:18PM2.60m | 1:47AM2.42m | 1:57PM2.66m | 2:27AM2.47m | 2:35PM2.69m | 3:04AM2.50m | 3:11PM2.69m | 3:41AM2.50m | 3:47PM2.66m | 4:17AM2.47m | 4:23PM2.61m | 4:55AM2.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:53PM0.53m | 7:03AM0.57m | 7:38PM0.42m | 7:46AM0.53m | 8:17PM0.34m | 8:25AM0.50m | 8:54PM0.28m | 9:02AM0.48m | 9:31PM0.26m | 9:39AM0.48m | 10:07PM0.27m | 10:16AM0.52m | 10:43PM0.32m | 10:53AM0.58m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 | — | — | 5:18 |
 | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | — | 5:46 | — | 5:47 |
4 | 7 | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 9 | 1 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 9 | 11 | — | 9 | 3 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | S 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 10 | S 10 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 9 |
 kJ | 520 | 529 | 507 | 451 | 350 | 277 | 252 | 244 | 94 | 98 | 171 | 171 | 166 | 112 | 141 | 143 | 90 | 88 | 87 | 61 | 55 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | SW 13 | W 16 | WNW 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | WNW 16 | SSW 13 | S 13 | WNW 14 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | S 15 | S 15 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 55 | 7 | 20 | 25 | 20 | 42 | 39 | 24 | 55 | 82 | 20 | 27 | 66 | 40 | 77 | 35 | 49 | 112 | 104 | 159 | 163 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | W 13 | SW 16 | — | W 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | S 15 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 13 | W 14 | W 13 | WSW 3 | WSW 3 | SSW 14 | S 16 | SW 13 | SW 14 | S 13 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 7 | 3 | 10 | — | 16 | 21 | 21 | 17 | 34 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 21 | 47 | 63 | 65 | 88 | 147 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 3 | W 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 199 | 0 | 0 | 147 | 0 | 0 | 122 | 1 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 53 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Manuel Antonio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manuel Antonio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manuel Antonio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manuel Antonio 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 (Manuel Antonio) 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 Manuel Antonio 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Manuel Antonio, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tejar which is 40 km (25 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, San Isidro and Aserri.
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