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Playa Manzanillo Surf Forecast
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Playa Manzanillo surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 28 May 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Manzanillo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Manzanillo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 28) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 3ft and 14s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Manzanillo in the next 12 days are 6ft 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jun 01) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 3ft 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 31) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6PM (Wed 28th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Sat 31st May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Sun 1st Jun) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Manzanillo over the next 12 days.
Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 19 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 351 | 331 | 293 | 184 | 187 | 269 | 149 | 181 | 379 | 379 | 1030 | 1201 | 1419 | 1651 | 1333 | 1194 | 1179 | 915 | 695 | 685 | 614 | 459 | 336 | 308 | 299 | 261 | 499 | 266 | 666 | 489 | 367 | 357 | 264 | 229 | 369 | 473 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | cross- off | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross | on | glass | glass | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:26PM 8.89 | 4:03AM 8.04 | 4:17PM 8.66 | 4:54AM 7.94 | 5:08PM 8.27 | 5:46AM 7.74 | 5:59PM 7.81 | 6:39AM 7.48 | 6:52PM 7.28 | 7:33AM 7.22 | 7:47PM 6.79 | 8:28AM 7.02 | 8:46PM 6.4 | 9:24AM 6.86 | 9:47PM 6.14 | 10:18AM 6.82 | 10:47PM 6 | 11:09AM 6.82 | 11:44PM 6.04 | 11:57AM 6.92 | 12:34AM 6.17 | 12:43PM 7.05 | 1:20AM 6.33 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 9:13AM 0.49 | 9:50PM -0.23 | 10:05AM 0.56 | 10:40PM -0.07 | 10:57AM 0.79 | 11:30PM 0.23 | 11:51AM 1.15 | 12:20AM 0.66 | 12:46PM 1.57 | 1:12AM 1.12 | 1:44PM 1.94 | 2:05AM 1.57 | 2:45PM 2.2 | 2:59AM 1.97 | 3:47PM 2.33 | 3:55AM 2.23 | 4:46PM 2.26 | 4:49AM 2.4 | 5:39PM 2.1 | 5:41AM 2.4 | 6:27PM 1.87 | 6:28AM 2.3 | 7:11PM 1.61 | |||||||||||||
Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Monday 02 | Tuesday 03 | Wednesday 04 | Thursday 05 | Friday 06 | Saturday 07 | Sunday 08 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - | 5:18 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:57 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 5:59 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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Rain (in) | - | 0.0 | 0.2 | - | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.0 | - | 0.4 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | - | - | 0.0 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0.1 | 0.0 | 0.1 |
| Temp. °F | 86 | 86 | 82 | 86 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 82 | 84 | 79 | 79 | 79 | 81 | 79 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 82 | 81 | 77 | 77 | 79 | 75 | 79 | 81 | 77 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 82 | 81 | 84 | 84 | 82 |
| Feels °F (?) | 90 | 91 | 91 | 91 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 | 86 | 88 | 88 | 88 | 86 | 88 | 86 | 86 | 90 | 84 | 86 | 82 | 86 | 82 | 84 | 86 | 81 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 90 | 88 | 86 | 90 | 91 | 91 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 1.2in), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 86°F on Wed morning, min 79°F on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 1.7in), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 84°F on Sat morning, min 77°F on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 5.2in), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 82°F on Tue morning, min 73°F on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 0.2in), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 84°F on Fri morning, min 79°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The above surf forecast table for Playa Manzanillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Manzanillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa 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 (Playa 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 Playa 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.
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