Is December a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
December is a fair month for surfing at Esterillos; the best time is May–October. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 22°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 24; a day can have both
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Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
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Is December a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
December is a fair month for surfing at Esterillos; the best time is May–October. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Esterillos in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Esterillos in December?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Esterillos in December?
Around 29°C by day and 22°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 29 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 24; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), Barra de la Cruz (1.5 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Playa Colorado (1.4 m waves) & Playa Maderas (1.4 m waves).
