Manuel Antonio surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 24 Oct, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SSW swell with 827 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 6AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW 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 Sunday (Oct 18) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 7s. 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Sat 24th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 16 days.
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