Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
29.4°C
1.2° 

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period, ENE swell with 165 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 17 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 8s period with ENE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manzanillo this week:

The surf forecast for Manzanillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manzanillo in the next 16 days are 1.1m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 17th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
8
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NE
8
0.9
NE
8
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8
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8
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NE
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0.9
NE
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NNE
7
1.1
NE
7
0.8
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
0.9
NNE
6
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
212
165
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84
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54
62
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94
79
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103
46
64
72
Wind (km/h)
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W
10
NW
15
N
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
W
5
NNW
10
N
5
SW
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:05PM0.38m
8:43AM0.24m
5:30PM0.37m
9:26AM0.25m
5:51PM0.36m
10:02AM0.27m
6:11PM0.34m
10:29AM0.30m
6:38PM0.31m
10:49AM0.33m
7:42PM0.27m
11:05AM0.36m
11:50PM0.25m
Low Tide
00:53AM0.05m
11:38AM0.21m
1:23AM0.08m
12:20PM0.23m
1:51AM0.11m
1:11PM0.24m
2:18AM0.14m
2:13PM0.25m
2:44AM0.17m
3:32PM0.24m
8:19PM0.27m
5:26PM0.21m
3:36AM0.21m
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Temp °C
29
27
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Feels °C
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32
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Information about the Manzanillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Manzanillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manzanillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manzanillo 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 (Manzanillo) 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 Manzanillo 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.

Manzanillo is 27 km (17 miles) from the city of Changuinola. If you plan a holiday in Limon, look for hotels and other accommodation in Changuinola. Changuinola has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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