Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 17 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
29.0° 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 17 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 6ft (1.8m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 23 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 718 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 17 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 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 (Aug 17) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 2.0m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 23) at 4AM. 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+)10AM (Mon 17th Aug)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 1PM (Tue 18th Aug)6ft (1.8m) 10s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 23rd Aug)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
17
Tuesday
18
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Period (s)
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NE
9
1.5
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8
1.5
NE
10
1.7
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1.8
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1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
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1.4
NE
8
1.3
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8
1.3
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9
1.4
NE
8
1.6
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9
1.7
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10
1.7
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9
1.9
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9
1.8
ENE
10
1.9
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9
1.7
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
379
306
415
557
549
379
281
250
192
167
268
198
252
288
371
553
470
591
635
617
440
Wind (km/h)
10
W
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
N
10
W
10
NW
10
NNW
10
W
5
WNW
5
NW
10
WNW
5
NNW
10
NNW
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10
NW
15
NNW
5
WNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
W
Wind State
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cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
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High Tide
4:49AM0.29m
5:09PM0.43m
6:03AM0.26m
5:48PM0.43m
7:14AM0.22m
6:28PM0.42m
8:17AM0.20m
7:09PM0.41m
9:15AM0.18m
7:52PM0.40m
10:12AM0.17m
8:37PM0.39m
11:11AM0.16m
9:24PM0.39m
Low Tide
10:43AM0.14m
00:10AM0.10m
11:11AM0.15m
00:58AM0.08m
11:36AM0.15m
1:44AM0.07m
11:58AM0.15m
2:31AM0.07m
12:18PM0.15m
3:24AM0.08m
12:39PM0.15m
4:41AM0.09m
1:02PM0.16m
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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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