Is January a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
January is a good month for surfing at Boca Barranca (best: April–October). Waves 0.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°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: 0.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 7; 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 January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in January →Where to go surfing in January →Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Boca Barranca?
January is a good month for surfing at Boca Barranca (best: April–October). Waves 0.3 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Boca Barranca in January?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Boca Barranca in January?
About 0.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Boca Barranca in January?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 7; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.5 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.5 m waves), Playa Maderas (1.5 m waves) & Playa Colorado (1.5 m waves).
