Manuel Antonio Surf Forecast

/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /

Costa Rica (96 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (9.39° N 84.18° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Manuel Antonio surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 12 Sep 2025 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 29.1° C
(Which is 1.0°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 13) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manuel Antonio in the next 12 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 6PM. 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+)	12AM (Sat 13th Sep)	3.5ft (1.1m) 15s
Best Surf	12AM (Mon 15th Sep)	4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful	6PM (Mon 15th Sep)	5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.
	Fri 12		Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	2	3	2	3	3	3	2	4	4	3	3	4	3	3	4	2	4	1	3	3	3
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	15	15	14	14	14	14	20	18	17	16	16	16	15	14	15	15	15	9	8	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	565	472	528	398	308	257	596	907	1056	1150	1230	1054	949	428	929	784	610	943	459	336	326
Wind (km/h)	S	SE	SSE	S	E	W	SW	ESE	SSE	S	NNW	SW	SW	NNE	WSW	SW	ESE	SSE	WNW	N	WNW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross- off	cross	glass	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	cross	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on	glass	cross	cross- on	cross- off	glass
High Tide / height (m)		6:01PM 2.67	6:22AM 2.86		6:53PM 2.51	7:15AM 2.67		7:52PM 2.34	8:17AM 2.48		9:03PM 2.21	9:31AM 2.34		10:24PM 2.17	10:50AM 2.29		11:40PM 2.24		12:02PM 2.34	12:42AM 2.37
Low Tide / height (m)		12:05AM 0.26		12:44PM 0.24	12:57AM 0.43		1:41PM 0.41	1:58AM 0.61		2:48PM 0.55		3:11AM 0.75	4:03PM 0.63		4:32AM 0.80	5:18PM 0.63		5:48AM 0.75		6:22PM 0.56	6:50AM 0.64

	Fri 12		Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18
Sunrise	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26	-	-	5:26
Sunset	5:38	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:37	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:36	-	-	5:35	-	-

Rain (mm)	10	2	2	-	2	1	3	7	1	2	1	2	11	10	-	2	5	5	4	-	-
Temp. °C	27	26	27	27	26	28	27	26	27	27	26	28	27	25	27	27	26	26	26	25	27
Feels °C (?)	31	29	31	32	31	32	31	31	31	31	30	32	31	29	31	31	31	28	29	27	31

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Golfo de Nicoya

Wind Update Offshore wind reported 61 km from Manuel Antonio (light winds from the E at San Jose 61 km from Manuel Antonio). 0.9m 14s groundswell from the SW with a 0.9m 11s groundswell from the SSW and a 0.4m 3s local chop from the SE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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.