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Manzanillo surf break

Manzanillo surfForecast / Limon / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 29 Jan 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
28.0° C
 (Which is normal 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 Thursday (Jan 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Manzanillo in the next 12 days are 3.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 02) at 1AM. 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 (Thu 29th Jan)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 3rd Feb)7ft (2.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 2nd Feb)11ft (3.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 78mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 23°C on Sun morning, min 20°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
3
2
2
1
1
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.2
N
1.7
N
2.2
NNE
2.2
NNE
3.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.5
NNE
2.2
NNE
2.2
NNE
2
NNE
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.8
NE
2
NE
Period(s) (?)888888877881099988910910
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2552301191161138511912831562966221141182982725667513192334540753
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
N
10
WSW
10
NW
20
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
20
NW
25
NW
20
WNW
20
NW
20
NNW
20
NW
15
WNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
NW
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
on		crosscrosscross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:31PM
0.14
10:04AM
0.50
12:35AM
0.16
11:04AM
0.49
1:36AM
0.19
12:03PM
0.48
2:31AM
0.23
1:00PM
0.46
3:16AM
0.28
1:57PM
0.42
3:56AM
0.33
2:55PM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:17PM
0.04
1:44AM
0.13
6:32PM
0.04
2:25AM
0.15
7:31PM 3:21AM
0.04 0.18
8:19PM
0.05
5:15AM
0.22
9:00PM
0.06
8:08AM
0.23
9:36PM
0.08
9:36AM
0.21
10:09PM
0.10
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Sunrise6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--
Sunset-6:34--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
mod rain
heavy rain
light rain
mod rain
heavy rain
mod rain
mod rain
mod rain
light rain
light rain
light rain
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-----3273338397610212122
Temp. °C272724272624262423232322212121222323262624
Feels °C (?)282826272626272524232321212122232424282827
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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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