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Zancudo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Thursday 29 Jan 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
29.6° 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 Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Zancudo in the next 12 days are 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 6AM (Fri 30th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.8
SSW
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.7
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.6
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.5
S
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)151514141313131316121213131212121213111212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)176222215181171229166121239148153161121106101717186394747
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
0
NNW
15
SW
5
NNW
0
WNW
10
WSW
5
NNE
5
ESE
10
SW
5
N
0
NNW
15
SW
5
NE
0
W
10
SW
5
NNE
0
SSE
10
SW
5
N
0
ESE
15
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglassonglassglassonglassglassoncross-
off		glassonglassglassonglassglassonglassglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:33PM
2.50
12:51AM
2.80
1:35PM
2.68
1:50AM
2.92
2:29PM
2.87
2:43AM
3.03
3:17PM
3.03
3:30AM
3.08
4:01PM
3.12
4:15AM
3.07
4:43PM
3.15
4:57AM
2.99
5:22PM
3.10
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:15AM
0.48
6:34PM
0.66
7:18AM
0.33
7:37PM
0.52
8:12AM
0.19
8:33PM
0.38
9:00AM
0.08
9:23PM
0.28
9:45AM
0.04
10:09PM
0.23
10:26AM
0.06
10:52PM
0.24
11:06AM
0.15
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52-
Sunset--5:37--5:37--5:38--5:38--5:38--5:39--5:39
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----43----1--------3
Temp. °C242929242928252927253029243029242929253029
Feels °C (?)283131283131293028283230273130273131293231
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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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