Is May a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.2 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: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 26 sunny days, 28 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 May
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MayPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.3 m waves30° water33° air
388 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves30° water33° air
433 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves30° water33° air
453 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.2 m waves29° water31° air
357 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Lobitos
Peru
1.9 m waves22° water30° air
1444 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TYL 14 km
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MayPEAK SEASON
Santa Teresa
Costa Rica
1.5 m waves31° water29° air
250 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 64 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in May →Where to go surfing in May →Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.2 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in May?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in May?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in May?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 26 sunny and 28 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves), Playa Maderas (1.3 m waves) & Playa Colorado (1.3 m waves).
