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Dominical surf Forecast / Golfo de Nicoya / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 16 Apr 2024 CST
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Dominical surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dominical sea temperature is 29.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.5 °C max: 30.3 °C min: 28.5 °C)
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Dominical surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dominical sea temperature is 29.9°C (Statistics for 16 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 29.5 °C max: 30.3 °C min: 28.5 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dominical this week:

The surf forecast for Dominical over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 16) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dominical in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 23) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Tue 16th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf12AM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Tue 23rd Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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

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Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
1
SW
1.1
SW
0.9
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.1
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)18171716161515212019191817161616151616151616151514141413131818171616--
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)2463623303022422241622241925314186146634376447105746539298601005100586372056154538430426920624617725124800
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
10
SW
5
NW
10
SW
10
SW
5
N
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
NW
5
SSW
10
SW
0
NNW
10
S
5
SW
5
NE
5
S
10
SW
5
NNE
5
SW
5
SW
0
N
5
SW
5
SW
0
NNE
5
SW
5
WSW
5
N
5
SW
10
WSW
5
NE
5
SSW
5
SW
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
onglassononcrossononglassononglasscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
onglassglassonglassglassonglassonglassglassononglassononglasscross-
on
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High Tide
/ height (m)
9:03PM
2.13
9:56AM
2.08
10:17PM
2.07
11:06AM
2.12
11:26PM
2.09
12:03PM
2.22
12:23AM
2.17
12:48PM
2.35
1:10AM
2.27
1:27PM
2.47
1:50AM
2.37
2:03PM
2.59
2:28AM
2.45
2:37PM
2.67
3:03AM
2.50
3:11PM
2.71
3:38AM
2.52
3:45PM
2.72
4:13AM
2.50
4:19PM
2.69
4:48AM
2.46
4:54PM
2.64
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:54PM
0.91
3:32AM
0.80
4:09PM
0.97
4:41AM
0.84
5:20PM
0.94
5:42AM
0.81
6:18PM
0.83
6:32AM
0.75
7:04PM
0.70
7:14AM
0.67
7:44PM
0.56
7:51AM
0.59
8:20PM
0.43
8:27AM
0.53
8:55PM
0.34
9:01AM
0.49
9:29PM
0.28
9:35AM
0.47
10:03PM
0.26
10:09AM
0.49
10:38PM
0.29
10:44AM
0.53
11:15PM
0.34
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunrise5:24--5:24--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:22--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--5:20--
Sunset-5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45--5:45-
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Rain (mm)
-----1--2--71213211--4--152-262-34154
Temp. °C303028303028303028302928292928292927292927292927282827292927302927292827
Feels °C (?)323433333333343433343233333333333332333332343332323332333432343332333232

Short Range Forecast: Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Dominical Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dominical provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dominical can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dominical 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 (Dominical) 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 Dominical 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 Dominical, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo de Nicoya, consider staying in San Isidro which is 23 km (14 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo de Nicoya where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Quepos which is 42 km (26 miles) away, Paraiso, Cartago and Tejar.

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