Manzanillo Surf Break

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Issued: 6 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
29.2° C

Slightly warmer than usual

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 24 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 10s period, ENE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 10s period, ENE swell with 1,161 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m 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 2.4m 10s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) 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+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 24th Jun)7.5ft (2.3m) 10s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 27th Jun)8ft (2.4m) 10s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 77mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
3
3
4
4
4
2
1
2
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
2.2
NE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
273
288
281
378
406
630
670
528
380
460
516
726
1110
1093
1110
815
630
516
508
528
928
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
N
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
WNW
20
NW
10
W
10
W
5
W
10
W
10
W
15
WNW
20
NW
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
7:01PM0.38m
5:33AM0.34m
7:38PM0.42m
6:55AM0.28m
8:14PM0.43m
8:34AM0.24m
8:49PM0.44m
10:01AM0.20m
9:24PM0.44m
11:14AM0.18m
10:00PM0.43m
12:37PM0.17m
10:38PM0.42m
Low Tide
11:51AM0.05m
00:25AM0.21m
12:22PM0.09m
1:36AM0.19m
12:48PM0.12m
2:52AM0.17m
1:08PM0.15m
4:27AM0.14m
1:21PM0.16m
5:58AM0.10m
1:29PM0.17m
6:56AM0.06m
1:28PM0.17m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
rain showers
heavy rain
mod rain
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mod rain
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:52
6:53
 mm
2
1
4
2
6
3
4
9
10
6
21
14
8
7
9
2
7
12
Temp °C
28
28
27
29
29
27
29
28
26
27
25
25
25
25
25
24
25
25
28
27
25
Feels °C
31
31
31
32
33
32
31
30
29
28
28
28
30
29
28
26
26
28
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.5
ENE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.9
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
2
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.4
ENE
10
2.3
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
1.9
ENE
10
1.8
NE
9
1.7
ENE
9
1.8
NE
9
2.2
NE
10
Energy kJ
273
288
281
378
406
630
670
528
380
460
516
726
1110
1093
1110
815
630
516
508
528
928
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
11
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
38
38
14
38
55
14
38
71
7
38
0
0
0
0
0
27
38
14
27
211
27
Best forecast wave conditions in Limon
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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