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Manuel Antonio Surf Forecast
/ Golfo de Nicoya (40 surf breaks) /
Manuel Antonio surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Thursday 20 Feb 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manuel Antonio this week:
The surf forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 22) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manuel Antonio in the next 12 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 26) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Feb 22) at 3AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sat 22nd Feb) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6PM (Tue 25th Feb) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Wed 26th Feb) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manuel Antonio over the next 12 days.
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 10 | 10 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 18 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
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| Energy (?) | 47 | 49 | 44 | 41 | 40 | 37 | 74 | 80 | 66 | 100 | 65 | 102 | 82 | 82 | 106 | 172 | 306 | 481 | 439 | 400 | 472 | 452 | 342 | 331 | 303 | 238 | 210 | 210 | 213 | 195 | 192 | 147 | 140 | 133 | 133 | 98 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:51PM 2.27 | 8:22AM 1.95 | 8:43PM 2.16 | 9:25AM 1.86 | 9:48PM 2.11 | 10:43AM 1.86 | 11:01PM 2.14 | 11:56AM 1.97 | 12:09AM 2.26 | 12:55PM 2.17 | 1:06AM 2.42 | 1:44PM 2.41 | 1:56AM 2.60 | 2:28PM 2.67 | 2:42AM 2.76 | 3:10PM 2.89 | 3:27AM 2.87 | 3:52PM 3.06 | 4:11AM 2.92 | 4:35PM 3.14 | 4:56AM 2.90 | 5:18PM 3.12 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:32PM 0.81 | 2:18AM 0.81 | 2:19PM 0.93 | 3:18AM 0.88 | 3:21PM 1.01 | 4:30AM 0.89 | 4:37PM 1.02 | 5:40AM 0.80 | 5:51PM 0.93 | 6:39AM 0.66 | 6:53PM 0.77 | 7:28AM 0.48 | 7:46PM 0.56 | 8:12AM 0.29 | 8:34PM 0.36 | 8:54AM 0.14 | 9:20PM 0.17 | 9:36AM 0.03 | 10:04PM 0.05 | 10:19AM -0.02 | 10:49PM -0.01 | 11:02AM 0.01 | 11:35PM 0.02 | |||||||||||||
Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | Saturday 22 | Sunday 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Monday 03 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:52 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:50 | - | - | 5:48 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 3 | 4 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Manuel Antonio Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manuel Antonio provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Manuel Antonio can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manuel Antonio 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 (Manuel Antonio) 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 Manuel Antonio 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 de Nicoya? If you are looking for accommodation near Manuel Antonio, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Quepos which is 7 km (4 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Tejar which is 40 km (25 miles) away, San Rafael Abajo, San Isidro and Aserri.
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