Manuel Antonio surf forecast from 1 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 4 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 4 Sep, 3PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SW swell with 1,050 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 6PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 (Sep 01) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s. 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 Friday (Sep 04) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore 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 (Sep 07) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Tue 1st Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Fri 4th Sep) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 16 days.
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