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Manuel Antonio

Manuel Antonio is a jungle-backed Central Pacific beachbreak zone south of Quepos with soft A-frame waves and a forgiving shape on the right swell angles. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Manuel Antonio in Central Pacific Costa Rica.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelBeginner - Intermediate
LocationCentral Pacific Costa Rica, CR
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The Wave

S and southwest swell bring the cleaner beachbreaks.

Light cross-offshore flow is better than southerly onshore wind, and the Quepos side just north can add longer lefts on stronger west to northwest pulses and lower tide.

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S and southwest swell bring the cleaner beachbreaks.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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