Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 16 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
29.1°C
0.7° 

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 18 Sep, 4PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, NE swell with 286 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 16 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s 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 Wednesday (Sep 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 18) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 16th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 18th Sep)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
16
Thursday
17
Friday
18
Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
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ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
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1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
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1.2
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8
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8
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NE
8
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8
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
286
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286
187
167
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193
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140
117
95
57
50
50
Wind (km/h)
5
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
0
NNE
5
NNE
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNW
5
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
SSE
0
E
5
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Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
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cross
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High Tide
4:49PM0.41m
7:11AM0.22m
5:28PM0.40m
8:03AM0.20m
6:07PM0.39m
8:55AM0.20m
6:47PM0.38m
9:48AM0.20m
7:27PM0.37m
10:38AM0.21m
8:15PM0.37m
11:23AM0.23m
9:20PM0.35m
Low Tide
10:35AM0.17m
00:22AM0.03m
11:02AM0.17m
1:00AM0.04m
11:28AM0.17m
1:37AM0.06m
11:54AM0.17m
2:15AM0.08m
12:23PM0.18m
2:54AM0.11m
12:58PM0.19m
3:33AM0.13m
1:44PM0.21m
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6:30
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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