Is February a good time for surfing at El Tunco?

February is a good month for surfing at El Tunco (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.

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Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026

In short

  • Waves: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 28°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 32°C by day, 24°C at night
  • Weather: 28 sunny days, 3 rainy days

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

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Other spots for surfing in February

Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.

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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 February a good time for surfing at El Tunco?

February is a good month for surfing at El Tunco (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.2 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.

How warm is the water at El Tunco in February?

About 28°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at El Tunco in February?

About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at El Tunco in February?

Around 32°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 3 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in February?

Within 1,500 km: Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.6 m waves), Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff (1.5 m waves) & Tamarindo (1.4 m waves).

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