Manuel Antonio Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.39° N 84.18° W

Manuel Antonio Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 11 pm 27 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manuel Antonio sea temperature is
29.9° C
1.7° 

Manuel Antonio surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Manuel Antonio surf forecast from 28 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 28 Jul, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,038 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 28 Jul, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period with SW swell.

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 Tuesday (Jul 28) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Tue 28th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 3PM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
31
Saturday
1
Sunday
2
Night
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Night
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PM
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Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SW
18
1.1
SW
17
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SW
12
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
600
772
1038
909
803
595
566
293
322
195
241
147
154
162
170
122
107
104
167
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
5
SE
10
SW
0
NNE
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
ENE
5
S
5
SSW
10
SSE
5
S
0
SSE
10
NW
5
SSE
5
SW
5
NNE
Wind State
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
1:57AM2.19m
2:02PM2.42m
2:39AM2.31m
2:43PM2.50m
3:18AM2.43m
3:22PM2.56m
3:54AM2.54m
3:59PM2.59m
4:28AM2.62m
4:36PM2.58m
5:02AM2.67m
5:12PM2.55m
Low Tide
7:52AM0.76m
8:25PM0.47m
8:36AM0.67m
9:03PM0.39m
9:17AM0.59m
9:39PM0.33m
9:55AM0.53m
10:13PM0.31m
10:32AM0.49m
10:46PM0.31m
11:10AM0.46m
11:20PM0.34m
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
5:26
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:59
5:58
5:58
 mm
12
1
2
4
2
4
1
1
6
14
1
16
1
5
7
Temp °C
27
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
27
26
29
28
27
Feels °C
32
33
33
32
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33
30
33
33
31
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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.

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