Is July a good time for surfing at El Zonte?

July is a good month for surfing at El Zonte (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.

Plan your trip to El ZonteEvery 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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 31°C by day, 25°C at night
  • Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; 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 El Zonte?

July is a good month for surfing at El Zonte (best: May–June, August–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.

How warm is the water at El Zonte in July?

About 31°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at El Zonte in July?

About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at El Zonte in July?

Around 31°C by day and 25°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 21; a day can have both.

Where else can I go surfing in July?

Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.6 m waves), La Saladita (1.6 m waves), Playa Avellanas (1.5 m waves), Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.5 m waves) & Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.5 m waves).

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