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Manuel Antonio surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Saturday 14 Mar 2026 CST
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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
30.2° C
 (Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manuel Antonio in the next 16 days are 1.8m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 8s period and expected on Monday (Mar 16) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Sat 14th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Best Surf 9PM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sun 15th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 16 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
4
4
2
4
4
2
3
3
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
3
3
2
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)212119181717161616151514141413131214141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)404483106612881627158915691358978736726585439415307227213536413378286
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
10
SSW
5
N
5
SW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNW
5
SW
10
SSW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
5
NE
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		crossoncross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:22AM
1.92
11:36PM
2.10
12:23PM
2.08
12:34AM
2.22
1:10PM
2.28
1:23AM
2.37
1:51PM
2.50
2:06AM
2.52
2:29PM
2.71
2:47AM
2.66
3:06PM
2.88
3:27AM
2.75
3:45PM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:21PM
1.02
6:04AM
0.80
6:25PM
0.90
6:53AM
0.67
7:15PM
0.72
7:35AM
0.52
7:59PM
0.52
8:14AM
0.38
8:40PM
0.33
8:52AM
0.26
9:20PM
0.18
9:31AM
0.17
10:00PM
0.07
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41--5:41--
Sunset-5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46--5:46-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------1-231-2125131
Temp. °C292927292927292927282927292827282927292826
Feels °C (?)313231313231313232323232323132323231313130
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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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