Is July a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 23 sunny days, 29 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 July
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Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves30° water31° air
388 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves29° water30° air
433 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves29° water30° air
453 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
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Playa Venao
Panama
1.1 m waves29° water29° air
357 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
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Lobitos
Peru
1.8 m waves21° water28° air
1444 km away · Intermediate and up · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 14 km
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Popoyo
Nicaragua
1.5 m waves29° water31° air
464 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 75 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in July →Where to go surfing in July →Questions
Is July a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in July?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in July?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in July?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 23 sunny and 29 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Playa Maderas (1.4 m waves) & Playa Colorado (1.4 m waves).
