Is August a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Boca Barranca. Waves 0.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Boca BarrancaEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 0.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; 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 August
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AugPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves30° water31° air
151 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Salina Cruz
Mexico
1.5 m waves30° water36° air
1330 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ IZT 40 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Barra de la Cruz
Mexico
1.6 m waves31° water32° air
1380 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ HUX 32 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves29° water31° air
195 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves29° water31° air
215 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
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AugPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.1 m waves29° water29° air
574 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in August →Where to go surfing in August →Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Boca Barranca. Waves 0.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Boca Barranca in August?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Boca Barranca in August?
About 0.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Boca Barranca in August?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 26; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves) & Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves).
