Zancudo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 04 Feb 2026 CST
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Zancudo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Zancudo sea temperature is
29.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


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 Wednesday (Feb 11) at 6PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zancudo in the next 12 days are 0.4m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6PM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 6PM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
S
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
S
0.4
S
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
Period(s) (?)131112121211111111141413131312121116141414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)86234747272423239141513313348453750385441
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
NNE
0
ENE
10
SW
5
NE
0
W
10
SW
5
NNW
0
E
10
WSW
5
NNE
0
ESE
10
SW
5
NNE
0
W
15
SW
5
N
0
SSW
15
SW
5
N
0
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassonglassglassoncross-
off
glassonglassglassonglassglassonglassglassonglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:43PM
3.15
4:57AM
2.99
5:22PM
3.10
5:38AM
2.87
6:01PM
2.99
6:18AM
2.71
6:39PM
2.83
6:59AM
2.52
7:18PM
2.66
7:43AM
2.33
8:02PM
2.48
8:35AM
2.16
8:55PM
2.33
9:39AM
2.04
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
0.24
11:06AM
0.15
11:33PM
0.31
11:45AM
0.29
12:14AM
0.41
12:23PM
0.47
12:55AM
0.55
1:02PM
0.65
1:39AM
0.70
1:45PM
0.84
2:29AM
0.84
2:35PM
0.99
3:30AM
0.94
Wed
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Sunrise--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:50
Sunset5:39--5:39--5:39--5:39--5:40--5:40--5:40--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
56136---141-------11-
Temp. °C292529282529282528272529292529282429292429
Feels °C (?)323031313031302931312931302930302831312831
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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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