Is July a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?

July 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 0.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 0.8 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 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 30; a day can have both

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is July a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?

July 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 0.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.

How warm is the water at Dominicalito in July?

About 30°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Dominicalito in July?

About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Dominicalito in July?

Around 28°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 30; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in July?

Within 1,500 km: 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) & Popoyo (1.5 m waves).

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