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Zancudo Surf Forecast
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Zancudo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zancudo this week:
The surf forecast for Zancudo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zancudo in the next 12 days are 1.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 22nd May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Mon 26th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Mon 26th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zancudo over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 336 | 254 | 352 | 310 | 366 | 362 | 366 | 475 | 832 | 714 | 679 | 512 | 705 | 1288 | 964 | 882 | 693 | 551 | 543 | 336 | 317 | 243 | 184 | 187 | 173 | 225 | 219 | 123 | 121 | 149 | 399 | 900 | 832 | 731 | 582 | 575 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:01AM 2.64 | 10:31PM 2.42 | 11:01AM 2.80 | 11:36PM 2.54 | 11:58AM 2.96 | 12:36AM 2.69 | 12:53PM 3.11 | 1:31AM 2.83 | 1:46PM 3.21 | 2:24AM 2.95 | 2:38PM 3.26 | 3:15AM 3.01 | 3:28PM 3.24 | 4:06AM 3.02 | 4:18PM 3.15 | 4:56AM 2.97 | 5:09PM 3.01 | 5:48AM 2.88 | 6:00PM 2.84 | 6:41AM 2.78 | 6:53PM 2.65 | 7:35AM 2.67 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:34AM 0.74 | 4:26PM 0.73 | 4:38AM 0.68 | 5:28PM 0.54 | 5:38AM 0.57 | 6:26PM 0.33 | 6:36AM 0.45 | 7:19PM 0.14 | 7:31AM 0.33 | 8:10PM -0.00 | 8:24AM 0.25 | 9:00PM -0.08 | 9:16AM 0.22 | 9:50PM -0.08 | 10:08AM 0.25 | 10:39PM -0.01 | 11:00AM 0.34 | 11:29PM 0.12 | 11:53AM 0.47 | 12:20AM 0.28 | 12:48PM 0.62 | 1:12AM 0.46 | 1:47PM 0.75 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - | - | 5:11 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:47 | - | - | 5:47 |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 46 | 11 | - | 1 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 5 | - | 3 | - | - | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | - | 3 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 14 |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 66mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Zancudo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Zancudo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Zancudo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Zancudo 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 (Zancudo) 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 Zancudo 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Zancudo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 14 km (9 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 39 km (24 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.
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