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Cabo Matapalo surf Forecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Friday 26 Apr 2024 CST
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Cabo Matapalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Matapalo sea temperature is 30.6°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.3 °C max: 30.7 °C min: 28.3 °C)
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Cabo Matapalo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo Matapalo sea temperature is 30.6°C (Statistics for 26 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.3 °C max: 30.7 °C min: 28.3 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo Matapalo this week:

The surf forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 26) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo Matapalo in the next 12 days are 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 5s period and expected on Thursday (May 02) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Fri 26th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 27th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo Matapalo over the next 12 days.

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Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
0.8
S
1
S
1.1
S
1.3
S
1.5
S
1.4
S
1.4
S
1.2
S
1.2
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1
S
1
S
0.7
SW
1
S
Period(s) (?)171616171516161514141418171615151414131317161615151414131313131212121611
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3734471042742537768715522602508421522754905107710077526655314443815355977731024791769503506398389365294284261233
Wind
(km/h)
15
SW
0
NE
5
SSE
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
W
10
WSW
5
WNW
0
W
10
SW
5
NNW
0
N
10
SW
5
WNW
5
NW
15
WSW
10
NW
0
N
10
WSW
5
NW
5
SE
10
SW
5
NNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
5
NNW
0
E
15
WSW
5
NW
0
WNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
5
W
15
WSW
5
NW
5
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
off
crossglassglasscrossoffglasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offglasscrossoffglasscrosscross-
off
glasscrossglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:18PM
2.87
4:47AM
2.65
4:53PM
2.81
5:25AM
2.58
5:31PM
2.73
6:07AM
2.51
6:15PM
2.63
6:56AM
2.44
7:07PM
2.53
7:55AM
2.42
8:11PM
2.44
9:03AM
2.46
9:25PM
2.41
10:13AM
2.57
10:41PM
2.47
11:19AM
2.76
11:49PM
2.60
12:16PM
2.95
12:49AM
2.76
1:09PM
3.13
1:42AM
2.90
1:58PM
3.24
2:32AM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:36PM
0.31
10:44AM
0.58
11:13PM
0.37
11:22AM
0.66
11:53PM
0.46
12:05PM
0.75
12:39AM
0.55
12:57PM
0.84
1:33AM
0.64
2:01PM
0.90
2:37AM
0.70
3:17PM
0.89
3:47AM
0.70
4:33PM
0.77
4:54AM
0.63
5:41PM
0.58
5:56AM
0.51
6:39PM
0.35
6:52AM
0.38
7:31PM
0.15
7:43AM
0.28
8:20PM
0.00
8:33AM
0.21
Fri
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
01
Thursday
02
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wed
08
Sunrise--5:18--5:18--5:18--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:16--5:15--5:15
Sunset5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:42--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
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Rain (mm)
9171212411106313-161-1335217----11--11565
Temp. °C292628282527262528282628292729292728292728292729292729292729302829292729
Feels °C (?)333033323030303032313031323132323033323233323232323132313132333334323233

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 102mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Cabo Matapalo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabo Matapalo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo Matapalo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo Matapalo 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 (Cabo Matapalo) 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 Cabo Matapalo 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 Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Cabo Matapalo, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 47 km (29 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.

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