Is May a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?
May 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 1.1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Dominicalito?
May 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 1.1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Dominicalito in May?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Dominicalito in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Dominicalito in May?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 26 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), 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) & Playa Santana (1.5 m waves).
