Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 13 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 13 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 9s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 13 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, ENE swell with 756 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 14 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 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 (Sep 14) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy 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 (Sep 13) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 14th Sep)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 13th Sep)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
13
Monday
14
Tuesday
15
Wednesday
16
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
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1
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1
0
1
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
ENE
8
1.6
ENE
9
1.4
ENE
9
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
756
756
748
657
562
440
378
281
196
206
179
143
318
212
267
398
293
224
241
230
192
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NW
15
N
10
WSW
5
NNW
5
NNE
0
S
0
WSW
0
WSW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:52PM0.41m
4:05AM0.28m
3:31PM0.42m
5:13AM0.26m
4:10PM0.42m
6:15AM0.24m
4:49PM0.41m
7:11AM0.22m
5:28PM0.40m
8:03AM0.20m
6:07PM0.39m
8:55AM0.20m
6:47PM0.38m
Low Tide
10:16PM0.09m
9:33AM0.18m
11:01PM0.06m
10:06AM0.18m
11:43PM0.04m
10:35AM0.17m
00:22AM0.03m
11:02AM0.17m
1:00AM0.04m
11:28AM0.17m
1:37AM0.06m
11:54AM0.17m
2:15AM0.08m
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6:20
6:20
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6:20
6:20
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:31
6:30
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6:30
6:29
6:28
 mm
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6
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Temp °C
27
27
26
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25
28
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27
27
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29
28
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29
29
27
Feels °C
30
30
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32
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28
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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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