Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 20 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.6° 

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6ft (1.9m), 9s period, NE swell with 548 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 9s period with NE 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 Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s 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 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jul 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 20th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul)6ft (1.9m) 9s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 64mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 57mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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295
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Wind (km/h)
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NNW
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High Tide
6:47PM0.43m
7:10AM0.24m
7:25PM0.44m
8:31AM0.21m
8:02PM0.43m
9:41AM0.18m
8:41PM0.42m
10:45AM0.16m
9:22PM0.41m
11:49AM0.15m
10:05PM0.41m
10:48PM0.41m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.12m
1:26AM0.14m
12:11PM0.14m
2:26AM0.12m
12:30PM0.15m
3:33AM0.10m
12:46PM0.15m
5:02AM0.08m
1:01PM0.15m
6:24AM0.07m
1:14PM0.15m
7:20AM0.06m
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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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