Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.63° N 82.66° W

Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 17 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Manzanillo sea temperature is
28.9° C
0.5° 

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


Manzanillo surf forecast from 17 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 23 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 19 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 11s period, ENE swell with 1,062 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 10s period with ENE 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 (Jul 20) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 10s 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 2.2m 11s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 23rd Jul)7.5ft (2.3m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 19th Jul)7ft (2.2m) 11s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 43mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 247mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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ENE
10
2.2
NE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.2
ENE
11
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
10
2
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2
ENE
9
1.9
ENE
9
2.1
ENE
10
2.1
ENE
9
2.1
NE
9
2.3
NE
9
2.1
NE
9
1.6
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
990
899
873
855
756
1062
848
733
831
855
741
674
804
637
541
821
723
657
842
643
346
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
5
NNW
5
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
NW
10
W
15
NW
15
NW
0
W
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
NW
5
N
15
W
15
NW
15
WNW
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
4:49PM0.34m
3:30AM0.40m
5:30PM0.39m
4:32AM0.35m
6:09PM0.42m
5:44AM0.29m
6:47PM0.43m
7:10AM0.24m
7:25PM0.44m
8:31AM0.21m
8:02PM0.43m
9:41AM0.18m
8:41PM0.42m
Low Tide
10:11AM0.04m
10:14PM0.21m
10:46AM0.07m
11:23PM0.19m
11:18AM0.10m
00:26AM0.16m
11:47AM0.12m
1:26AM0.14m
12:11PM0.14m
2:26AM0.12m
12:30PM0.15m
3:33AM0.10m
12:46PM0.15m
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6:18
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 mm
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12
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Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
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Feels °C
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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