Playa Manzanillo Surf Report & Forecast
Cóbano, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
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S
W
4
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🌊 SWELL
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E
S
W
4.8
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ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
4.8ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
16s
WIND GUSTS
3kt
AIR TEMP
28°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
0.3ft @
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 | GOOD | 2.9ft | 18s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 AM | GOOD | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 4kt | SW | 4kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | SSW | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 3.6ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | SSW | 2kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.2mm |
| 4:00 AM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | SW | 2kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | GOOD | 4.2ft | 17s | SSW | 1kt | W | 1kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | GOOD | 4.5ft | 17s | SSW | 1kt | NW | —kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | GOOD | 4.6ft | 17s | SSW | 2kt | NNW | 1kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | N | 2kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | GOOD | 4.7ft | 17s | SSW | 3kt | NNE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 4.8ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NNE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 4.9ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | NNE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 4.9ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | NE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | NE | 3kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | EXCELLENT | 5ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | ENE | 4kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | ESE | 4kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | GOOD | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SSE | 4kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | GOOD | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 4kt | SSW | 4kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | GOOD | 5.1ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | SW | 6kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | GOOD | 5.2ft | 16s | SSW | 8kt | SW | 7kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | FAIR | 5.2ft | 16s | SSW | 9kt | SW | 8kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | FAIR | 5.2ft | 16s | SSW | 8kt | SW | 7kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | GOOD | 5.2ft | 16s | SSW | 7kt | SW | 6kt | 29°C | 30°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 4.9-5.2ft 💨 4-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Sunday
Apr 5GOOD23 good hours
🌊 4.3-4.9ft 💨 0-8kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Monday
Apr 6GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.2ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD5 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.5ft 💨 1-9kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.1ft 💨 2-8kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Thursday
Apr 9POOR1 excellent hours
🌊 2.4-2.9ft 💨 2-14kt 🌡️ 28-29°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:4.8ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-9kt SW
Water Temperature:30°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Playa Manzanillo is an exposed beach and reef break in Golfo de Nicoya that offers unreliable left and right-hand reef breaks. The most favorable conditions are a west-northwest groundswell with offshore winds from the northeast. The spot is sometimes crowded, and surfers should be aware of rips and rocks. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.
Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand and Reef
Location: Village: Cóbano | County: Puntarenas | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60111 | Full Address: Bello Horizonte, Cóbano, Puntarenas, 60111, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE
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