Is February a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
February is a fair month for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula; the best time is May–November. Waves 0.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to Matapalo – Osa PeninsulaEvery 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: 0.8 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in February
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FebPEAK SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.2 m waves28° water28° air
1168 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Máncora
Peru
1.5 m waves26° water30° air
1410 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ TYL 56 km
3
FebPEAK SEASON
Cabo Blanco
Peru
1.4 m waves25° water29° air
1422 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ TYL 36 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Witch's Rock
Playa Naranjo · Costa Rica
1.6 m waves27° water33° air
375 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 26 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Playa Bluff
Bocas del Toro · Panama
1.5 m waves28° water27° air
162 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ BOC 7 km
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FebPEAK SEASON
Tamarindo
Costa Rica
1.4 m waves28° water34° air
352 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 41 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in February →Where to go surfing in February →Questions
Is February a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
February is a fair month for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula; the best time is May–November. Waves 0.8 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in February?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in February?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in February?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 17 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in February?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Máncora (1.5 m waves) & Cabo Blanco (1.4 m waves).
