Is April a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
April is a good month for surfing at Esterillos (best: May–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to EsterillosEvery 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, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 23; 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 April
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
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Is April a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
April is a good month for surfing at Esterillos (best: May–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Esterillos in April?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Esterillos in April?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Esterillos in April?
Around 31°C by day and 23°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 23; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Playa Santana (1.5 m waves), Popoyo (1.5 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.4 m waves) & Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.4 m waves).
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