Cabo Matapalo
South Pacific · Costa Rica
Surf spotgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Several rights over the reef by the jungle point (Backwash, Pan Dulce). Best wind — N/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Surf spot |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | south |
| Working swell | from southeast — southwest |
| Coordinates | 8.392, -83.29 |
FAQ
Is Cabo Matapalo good for beginners?
Cabo Matapalo is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Cabo Matapalo today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cr-south-pacific/matapalo-osa. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — South Pacific
- Dominical — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Dominicalito — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Pavones — Long left-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Punta Banco — Reef break, intermediates and advanced surfers