Dominicalito Surf Report & Forecast

Bahía Ballena, Costa Rica

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🌬️ WIND

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E
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1
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
3.3
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.3ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
1kt
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AIR TEMP
28°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
0.2ft @
15s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.3ft waves with long-period 17s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-3.6ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.1ft18sSW2ktWNW3kt28°C31°C0.2mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft17sSW2ktWNW3kt29°C31°C0.1mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft17sSW2ktWNW3kt29°C31°C0.1mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.7ft17sSW2ktNW2kt29°C31°C0mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.8ft17sSW2ktNNW2kt28°C31°C0mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3ft17sSW1ktNNW1kt28°C31°C0mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSW1ktN—kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sSW1ktNNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft16sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft16sSW1ktNE1kt28°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktENE1kt28°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktE1kt28°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sSW2ktESE1kt28°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW2ktSSE2kt28°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW3ktSSW3kt28°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sSW3ktSW3kt28°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW4ktWSW4kt28°C30°C0mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW5ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
3.6ft16sSW6ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW5ktWSW4kt29°C30°C0mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sSW4ktWSW3kt29°C30°C0mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT22 excellent hours
🌊 3.4-3.6ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.4ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.0ft 💨 2-6kt 🌡️ 27-29°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT23 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.6ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD9 excellent hours
🌊 1.6-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT12 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 1-6kt 🌡️ 28-29°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.4ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-6kt WNW
Water Temperature:29-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Dominicalito is an exposed beach break in Costa Rica that offers fun, punchy waves when swell is good. It works best with offshore winds from the east and groundswells from the south-southwest. The most favorable conditions occur when a robust south-southwest swell combines with clean offshore east winds. The beach offers both left and right-hand peaks and usually sees moderate crowds when conditions are solid. Surfers should watch out for rips and shifting sandbars.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Bahía Ballena | Neighborhood: Barrio Poza Azul | County: Osa | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60504 | Road: Calle Playa Dominicalito | Full Address: Calle Playa Dominicalito, Barrio Poza Azul, Dominicalito, 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 DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionE

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