Is April a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Boca Barranca. Waves 0.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
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In short
- Waves: 0.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
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AprPEAK SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.3 m waves27° water29° air
1383 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves29° water34° air
151 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
Salina Cruz
Mexico
1.5 m waves28° water34° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ IZT 40 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
Barra de la Cruz
Mexico
1.6 m waves29° water32° air
1380 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HUX 32 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves27° water33° air
195 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves27° water34° air
215 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Boca Barranca. Waves 0.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at Boca Barranca in April?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Boca Barranca in April?
About 0.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Boca Barranca in April?
Around 32°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 15; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves) & Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves).
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