Is November a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
November is a good month for surfing at Esterillos (best: May–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°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: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 23°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; 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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Is November a good time for surfing at Esterillos?
November is a good month for surfing at Esterillos (best: May–October). Waves 1.3 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Esterillos in November?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Esterillos in November?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Esterillos in November?
Around 28°C by day and 23°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 23 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), Santa Teresa (1.4 m waves), Dominical (1.4 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.4 m waves) & Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.4 m waves).
