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Playa Manzanillo Surf Forecast
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Playa Manzanillo surfForecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Thursday 17 Apr 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Manzanillo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Manzanillo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 18) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Manzanillo in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 11s period and expected on Friday (Apr 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 18th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 22nd Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Manzanillo over the next 12 days.
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| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 135 | 224 | 208 | 203 | 203 | 218 | 209 | 209 | 245 | 147 | 181 | 309 | 424 | 802 | 679 | 885 | 963 | 674 | 957 | 729 | 489 | 649 | 530 | 435 | 553 | 697 | 1269 | 1393 | 1393 | 848 | 1462 | 1549 | 1036 | 974 | 974 | 803 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | off | off | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | on | glass | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:26PM 2.23 | 5:56AM 1.99 | 6:02PM 2.13 | 6:36AM 1.91 | 6:43PM 2.04 | 7:23AM 1.84 | 7:32PM 1.96 | 8:20AM 1.82 | 8:34PM 1.91 | 9:26AM 1.88 | 9:45PM 1.91 | 10:33AM 2.01 | 10:57PM 1.98 | 11:34AM 2.19 | 12:01AM 2.10 | 12:28PM 2.40 | 12:58AM 2.25 | 1:19PM 2.60 | 1:50AM 2.38 | 2:08PM 2.75 | 2:40AM 2.48 | 2:57PM 2.82 | 3:29AM 2.54 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:46PM 0.41 | 11:51AM 0.62 | 12:25AM 0.50 | 12:30PM 0.71 | 1:09AM 0.59 | 1:18PM 0.79 | 2:01AM 0.66 | 2:21PM 0.84 | 3:02AM 0.69 | 3:35PM 0.82 | 4:08AM 0.66 | 4:49PM 0.71 | 5:11AM 0.57 | 5:54PM 0.53 | 6:08AM 0.44 | 6:50PM 0.31 | 7:01AM 0.30 | 7:42PM 0.11 | 7:52AM 0.17 | 8:31PM -0.04 | 8:41AM 0.08 | 9:19PM -0.13 | 9:31AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Thu 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | Sunday 27 | Monday 28 | Tue 29 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:26 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 | - | - | 5:24 |
| Sunset | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - | 5:51 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 3 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Manzanillo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Manzanillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Manzanillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Manzanillo 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 (Playa Manzanillo) 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 Playa Manzanillo 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 Playa Manzanillo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in Puntarenas which is 50 km (31 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Nicoya which is 54 km (34 miles) away, Chacarita, Esparza and Canas.
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