Dominical Surf Report & Forecast
Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
3
kt
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
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3.3
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
3.3ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
17s
WIND GUSTS
2kt
AIR TEMP
20°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.2ft @
15s
15s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.1ft | 18s | SW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 21°C | 31°C | 1mm |
| 1:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.3ft | 17s | SW | 2kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.9mm |
| 2:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.5ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.8mm |
| 3:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.7ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.7mm |
| 4:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 2.8ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.6mm |
| 5:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 31°C | 0.5mm |
| 6:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.4mm |
| 7:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.1ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 8:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 9:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.2ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 17s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 16s | SW | 3kt | NE | 2kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.3ft | 16s | SW | 3kt | NE | 3kt | 20°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 16s | SW | 3kt | E | 2kt | 21°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 16s | SW | 4kt | SSE | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.4ft | 16s | SW | 4kt | SW | 2kt | 25°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 16s | SW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.5ft | 16s | SW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 3.5ft | 16s | SW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.3mm |
| 7:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 16s | SW | 5kt | SW | 3kt | 26°C | 30°C | 0.6mm |
| 8:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 16s | SW | 4kt | SW | 3kt | 25°C | 30°C | 1mm |
| 9:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 16s | SW | 3kt | SW | 3kt | 24°C | 30°C | 1.3mm |
| 10:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 16s | SW | 3kt | W | 2kt | 23°C | 30°C | 1.2mm |
| 11:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 3.6ft | 16s | SW | 2kt | NNW | 2kt | 22°C | 30°C | 1.2mm |
Saturday
Apr 4EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-3.6ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 19-26°C
Sunday
Apr 5EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.4ft 💨 0-6kt 🌡️ 19-27°C
Monday
Apr 6EXCELLENT21 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.0ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 19-27°C
Tuesday
Apr 7EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.6ft 💨 1-5kt 🌡️ 20-26°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.1ft 💨 0-7kt 🌡️ 20-29°C
Thursday
Apr 9EXCELLENT11 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 20-29°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.4ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-5kt NE
Water Temperature:29-31°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Dominical is an exposed beach break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers very consistent left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a south groundswell with offshore winds from the northeast. The spot is a fairly popular wave that can sometimes get crowded, and surfers should be aware of dangerous rips. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in May.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Bahía Ballena | County: Osa | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60504 | Road: Calle Playa Dominical | Full Address: Calle Playa Dominical, Dominical, Bahía Ballena, Osa, Puntarenas, 60504, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionS
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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