Is August a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Dominicalito. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to DominicalitoEvery 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: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 31; 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
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in August →Where to go surfing in August →Schools and camps near Dominicalito
- Dominical Surf School 2.8 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is August a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Dominicalito. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Dominicalito in August?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Dominicalito in August?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Dominicalito in August?
Around 28°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 31; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Santa Teresa (1.5 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.5 m waves), Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.5 m waves), Playa Avellanas (1.5 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves) & Playa Santana (1.5 m waves).
