Quepos · Central Pacific Costa Rica

Manuel Antonio
surf report.

The southern end of this Central Pacific guide, where surf decisions sit alongside park rules, crowds and protected coastline.

The next three days

Wave energy,
at a glance.

UpdatedAug 23 · 10:01 PM

3-day outlookWave height & primary swell
Wave height and primary swell forecast for Manuel Antonio 3.5 ft 3.4 ft 3.0 ft
SundayDay 1
3.5 ft
Primary swell
2.9 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
4.4 mph · SW
MondayDay 2
3.4 ft
Primary swell
2.7 ft · 9.9 s · S
Wind max
5.0 mph · SW
TuesdayDay 3
3.0 ft
Primary swell
2.2 ft · 9.4 s · S
Wind max
4.1 mph · SW

Model data: PacIOOS WaveWatch III + NOAA GFS. Values describe model grid conditions, not guaranteed breaking-wave face height.

The local read

What the numbers
do not tell you.

The right beach and access depend on the day. Use the forecast as broad guidance and confirm locally in Quepos.

Break
Protected and exposed beach options
Best suited to
Travelers combining a beach day with the Quepos area
Access note
National park hours, closures and beach rules change; verify official access before traveling.