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Zancudo surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Sunday 05 Apr 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Zancudo this week:
The surf forecast for Zancudo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Zancudo in the next 16 days are 1.0m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 06) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Mon 6th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Zancudo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | ||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 366 | 355 | 286 | 277 | 327 | 313 | 293 | 225 | 215 | 153 | 151 | 180 | 174 | 216 | 206 | 266 | 196 | 176 | 231 | 222 | 165 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:17AM 2.68 | 5:25PM 2.76 | 5:54AM 2.54 | 6:02PM 2.61 | 6:34AM 2.38 | 6:42PM 2.45 | 7:20AM 2.24 | 7:29PM 2.30 | 8:17AM 2.14 | 8:29PM 2.19 | 9:26AM 2.11 | |||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:07PM 0.32 | 11:17AM 0.56 | 11:43PM 0.44 | 11:53AM 0.70 | 12:22AM 0.59 | 12:33PM 0.85 | 1:06AM 0.75 | 1:19PM 1.00 | 1:58AM 0.88 | 2:19PM 1.12 | 3:02AM 0.97 | 3:34PM 1.16 | ||||||||||
Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sun 12 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 4 | 3 | 2 | 20 | 6 | 1 | 6 | |
| Temp. °C | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 33 | 33 | |
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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 16 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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