Is January a good time for surfing at Dominical?
January is a fair month for surfing at Dominical; the best time is May–June, August–November. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to DominicalEvery 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: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; 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 and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Dominical
- Costa Rica Surf Camp 0.3 km
- Mavi Surf Hotel 0.3 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Dominical?
January is a fair month for surfing at Dominical; the best time is May–June, August–November. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Dominical in January?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Dominical in January?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Dominical in January?
Around 29°C by day and 23°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 31 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.5 m waves) & Tamarindo (1.4 m waves).
