Playa Manzanillo surf forecast

Manzanillo (Cobano) · Puntarenas · Costa Rica

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Long sand and rock-shelf beach north of Santa Teresa; quieter than the main breaks, with peaks over reef patches that like a westerly swell.

Break

beach break, lefts and rights; faces WSW

Level

intermediate

Best swell

W, NW, SW

Best wind

NE, E (offshore)

Best tide

mid tide

Season

Year-round; biggest swells April-October, steady offshores December-April

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

low

Hazards

rocks; rips

Nearby spots

• Playa Hermosa (Santa Teresa), Santa Teresa
• Santa Teresa, Santa Teresa
• Playa Carmen, Mal Pais
• Playa Escondida, Jaco
• Boca Barranca, Puntarenas
• Puerto Caldera, Caldera

Questions

Is Playa Manzanillo good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (rocks; rips).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Manzanillo?

W, NW, SW swell, NE, E wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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