Cabo Matapalo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica)
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Photo by: FrederickCabo Matapalo Surf Guide
Cabo Matapalo in Golfo Dulce is an exposed point break that has very consistent surf Offshore winds are from the north northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Beware of rips and rocks.
Cabo Matapalo Spot Info
| Type: | Rating: |
|---|---|
 Point |  2 |
| Reliability: | Todays Sea Temp*: |
| very consistent | 87°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite |
Surfing Cabo Matapalo:
The best conditions reported for surf at Cabo Matapalo occur when a South swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the North-northwest.
What's the best time of year to surf Cabo Matapalo (for consistent clean waves)?
Explore Cabo Matapalo Location Map
Interactive Cabo Matapalo surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Cabo Matapalo is Golfito Airport (GLF) in Costa Rica, 32 km (20 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Cabo Matapalo is Coto 47 Airport (OTR), also in Costa Rica, 42 km (26 miles) away.
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Live Wave Height (ft)
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Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (ft)- Wind Speed (mph)
Tuesday, 29 April 2025, 04:56 Local Time
| Tuesday 29 | ||||
| 3AM | 6AM | 9AM | 12PM | |
| Wave (ft) | ||||
| Period (s) | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Wind (mph) | ||||
| Wind State | cross- off |
off | glass | cross |
Tides at Cabo Matapalo
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Swell History at Cabo Matapalo
Surf stats for Cabo Matapalo, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.
Wind History at Cabo Matapalo
Wind stats for Cabo Matapalo, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.
Cabo Matapalo Reviews:
Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.
- Overall:2.0
- Quality on a good day:
3.5 - Consistency of Surf:4.0
- Difficulty Level:4.0
- Crowds:3.5
- Accommodation:
3.0
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BeachWave Buoys Nearest To Cabo Matapalo:
- Closest Wave BuoyWestern Caribbean Buoy597 mi
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- Fourth closest Wave BuoyPulley Ridge, FL1198 mi
- Fifth closest Wave BuoyEast Gulf Buoy1226 mi
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