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Manzanillo surf break

Manzanillo surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 09 Mar 2026 EST
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Manzanillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
27.6° C
 (Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manzanillo this week:

The surf forecast for Manzanillo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.5m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manzanillo in the next 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 12) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 9th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 10s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 11th Mar)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 12th Mar)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manzanillo over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
3
1
3
3
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.8
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
Period(s) (?)991099910991099998888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)441378412441450469566469554603480398333280217217230166212212202
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NNE
10
WSW
5
NNW
15
NNE
5
SW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
5
WSW
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
NE
10
WSW
5
NNW
10
NE
5
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		oncross-
off		cross-
on		onglassglassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		glassoncross-
off		cross-
on		oncross-
off		glassonglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:28PM
0.22
5:50AM
0.39
8:21PM
0.20
6:26AM
0.39
9:15PM
0.19
7:01AM
0.38
10:10PM
0.18
7:37AM
0.38
11:04PM
0.19
8:19AM
0.38
11:51PM
0.21
9:20AM
0.38
12:25AM
0.24
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:38PM
0.05
11:17PM
0.17
1:15PM
0.05
11:40PM
0.16
1:53PM
0.06
12:04AM
0.16
2:33PM
0.08
12:28AM
0.17
3:15PM
0.10
12:57AM
0.18
4:00PM
0.13
1:38AM
0.20
4:47PM
0.15
2:39AM
0.23
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:41--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:37--6:37--6:37--
Sunset-6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40--6:40-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--2-14-14-15--2--1--2
Temp. °C282725272725282725282725272724282725282725
Feels °C (?)292829282929302929302928292827302829302929
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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 12 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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