Punta Manzanillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 11.38° N 86.04° W

Punta Manzanillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Manzanillo sea temperature is
29.4°C
1.1° 

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


Punta Manzanillo surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 12PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 446 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 3AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Manzanillo this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Manzanillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Manzanillo in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf12PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful12PM (Sun 20th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 33°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
19
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Direction
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SW
21
0.4
SW
18
0.7
SW
19
0.8
SW
19
0.7
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.7
SW
16
0.8
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16
0.7
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16
0.8
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16
0.7
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16
0.7
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15
0.7
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15
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14
0.7
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14
0.6
SW
13
0.8
W
10
0.8
W
10
0.7
SW
14
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
157
118
361
441
307
432
432
264
366
248
299
239
218
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198
144
140
140
192
Wind (km/h)
20
E
20
E
10
NNE
5
SW
5
NE
5
SE
5
NNE
15
ENE
10
E
10
ESE
20
SSE
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
E
10
ENE
10
SE
15
S
10
E
5
SE
10
ESE
Wind State
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cross-off
cross-off
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glassy
glassy
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cross-off
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High Tide
8:38PM1.73m
8:59AM1.88m
9:47PM1.68m
10:08AM1.85m
10:59PM1.72m
11:16AM1.88m
00:00AM1.83m
12:14PM1.95m
00:48AM1.99m
1:03PM2.06m
1:30AM2.16m
1:46PM2.16m
2:07AM2.32m
Low Tide
2:37AM0.85m
3:35PM0.78m
3:48AM0.90m
4:45PM0.78m
5:02AM0.88m
5:45PM0.72m
6:05AM0.80m
6:34PM0.63m
6:56AM0.66m
7:16PM0.53m
7:40AM0.52m
7:53PM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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31
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Information about the Punta Manzanillo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Manzanillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Manzanillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta 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 (Punta 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 Punta 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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