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Manuel Antonio Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
Manuel Antonio surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 18 May 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manuel Antonio this week:
The surf forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 19) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 5ft and 14s period with a secondary swell of 1ft and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manuel Antonio in the next 12 days are 5ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 25) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 19th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 25th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 12 days.
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 936 | 756 | 701 | 572 | 557 | 446 | 408 | 298 | 361 | 507 | 437 | 541 | 487 | 904 | 778 | 575 | 864 | 624 | 1094 | 909 | 683 | 856 | 1488 | 1388 | 1375 | 1274 | 857 | 811 | 459 | 452 | 347 | 253 | 246 | 231 | 318 | 313 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 7:08AM 7.38 | 7:14PM 7.45 | 8:00AM 7.48 | 8:13PM 7.28 | 8:58AM 7.71 | 9:18PM 7.22 | 9:58AM 8.1 | 10:27PM 7.38 | 10:58AM 8.56 | 11:32PM 7.68 | 11:56AM 9.06 | 12:33AM 8.1 | 12:51PM 9.48 | 1:29AM 8.53 | 1:45PM 9.81 | 2:22AM 8.86 | 2:37PM 9.97 | 3:14AM 9.06 | 3:28PM 9.91 | 4:05AM 9.09 | 4:19PM 9.68 | 4:56AM 8.99 | 5:09PM 9.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 12:48AM 1.87 | 1:09PM 2.72 | 1:36AM 2.03 | 2:09PM 2.76 | 2:31AM 2.17 | 3:15PM 2.59 | 3:31AM 2.13 | 4:22PM 2.2 | 4:33AM 1.97 | 5:25PM 1.64 | 5:34AM 1.71 | 6:23PM 1.02 | 6:32AM 1.35 | 7:18PM 0.46 | 7:28AM 0.98 | 8:10PM 0.03 | 8:22AM 0.72 | 9:01PM -0.2 | 9:15AM 0.62 | 9:51PM -0.23 | 10:07AM 0.72 | 10:41PM -0.03 | 11:00AM 0.98 | |||||||||||||
Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Fri 30 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - | - | 5:15 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 |
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Rain (in) | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | - | 0.2 | 0.4 | - | 0.3 | 0.4 | - | 0.1 | - | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 79 | 84 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 79 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 84 |
| Feels °F (?) | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 88 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 | 86 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 91 | 90 | 84 | 90 | 90 | 86 | 90 | 90 | 84 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 82°F on Mon morning, min 79°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 0.9in), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 84°F on Thu morning, min 79°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.7in), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 84°F on Sun morning, min 75°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 0.7in), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 84°F on Thu morning, min 77°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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