Is December a good time for surfing at El Tunco?
December is a fair month for surfing at El Tunco; the best time is May–June, August–October. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
Plan your trip to El TuncoEvery 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: 32°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 6 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in December
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near El Tunco
- Roca Sunzal Surf Resort 0.1 km
- Tortuga Surf Lodge 0.1 km
- Dylan's Surf Inn 0.1 km
- LayBack Surf Hostel 0.1 km
- Hostal Pacific surf 0.3 km
- Papaya Surf Lodge 0.3 km
- and 2 more on the spot page
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at El Tunco?
December is a fair month for surfing at El Tunco; the best time is May–June, August–October. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at El Tunco in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at El Tunco in December?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at El Tunco in December?
Around 32°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves), Tamarindo (1.3 m waves) & Playa Grande – Tamarindo (1.3 m waves).
