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(Golfo Dulce, Costa Rica)

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Cabo 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	88°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.

Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

What's the best time of year to surf Cabo Matapalo (for consistent clean waves)?

mayBest Season: summer

The best time of year for surfing Cabo Matapalo with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Summer and most often the month of May. Clean surfable waves are typically found 78% of the time in May while 22% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

78%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

22%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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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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Cabo Matapalo Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

12 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Saturday, 29 March 2025, 13:05 Local Time

m, °C	Saturday 29			Sun
ft, °F	3PM	6PM	9PM	0AM
Wave (ft)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period (s)	16	16	16	20
Wind (mph)
Wind State	cross	cross- off	cross- off	off

What does Cabo Matapalo look like?

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Credit: Frederick

Tides at Cabo Matapalo

Current tide and informaton

For Backwash, 4 miles from Cabo Matapalo.

Next High Water: 02:41pm | 11ft

Next Low Water: 08:57pm | 0ft

NEXT	IS AT (local time)	remaining
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Cabo Matapalo Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (31.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Cabo Matapalo won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 88°F*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

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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.

Average Swell

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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.

Average Wind

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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.

Ratings

Based on 3 votes.

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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Review

Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.

Chum from United States

“Fun place. Like everywhere else worthwhile locals rule. Hogs Hole is not the real name. It's The Crack. Don't bother with this place as the rocks will ruin your day.”

Other Nearby Breaks Closest To:

Discover surf breaks near Cabo Matapalo. Click below to view there surf guides.

Hog Hole
- Reef and point
- 2.0
Reliability: very consistent
1km away
Pan Dulce
- Point
- 2.0
Reliability: very consistent
2km away
Backwash
- Point
- 2.0
Reliability: very consistent
4km away
Playa Carate
- Beach
- 2.0
Reliability: very consistent
8km away
Cabo Blanco
- Beach
- 4.0
Reliability: fairly consistent
15km away

Wave Buoys Nearest To Cabo Matapalo:

Closest Wave BuoyWestern Caribbean Buoy597 mi
Second closest Wave BuoyYucatan Basin Buoy803 mi
Third closest Wave BuoyBay of Campeche Buoy1184 mi
Fourth closest Wave BuoyPulley Ridge, FL1198 mi
Fifth closest Wave BuoyEast Gulf Buoy1226 mi

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