Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 26 Jul 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
28.7° C
0.5° 

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 27 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 31 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 10s period, ENE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 1 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 763 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 27 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Monday (Jul 27) at 4AM. 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Jul)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 31st Jul)5.5ft (1.7m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 1st Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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30
Friday
31
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
2
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Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
10
1.5
ENE
9
1.7
ENE
9
2
ENE
10
1.8
NE
10
1.7
ENE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
354
267
273
212
171
175
151
116
103
136
151
293
339
389
522
378
519
763
625
460
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
W
5
NW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
5
WNW
10
W
15
N
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
5
W
Wind State
on
cross-off
cross
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
10:48PM0.41m
11:32PM0.41m
00:15AM0.42m
00:57AM0.41m
1:37AM0.40m
5:04PM0.29m
2:17AM0.37m
5:07PM0.33m
2:57AM0.34m
Low Tide
8:02AM0.05m
8:34AM0.06m
8:59AM0.07m
9:20AM0.08m
9:39AM0.10m
8:54PM0.27m
9:59AM0.12m
10:08PM0.24m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
rain showers
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6:18
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6:53
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6:52
 mm
2
1
1
1
1
1
3
1
2
12
2
Temp °C
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
27
27
27
Feels °C
32
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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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