Is October a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°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: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 21 sunny days, 31 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 October
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OctPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.3 m waves29° water29° air
388 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
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Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves29° water29° air
433 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
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OctPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves29° water29° air
453 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
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OctPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.1 m waves29° water28° air
357 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
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OctPEAK SEASON
Santa Teresa
Costa Rica
1.5 m waves29° water28° air
250 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 64 km
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OctPEAK SEASON
Playa Avellanas
Costa Rica
1.5 m waves29° water29° air
347 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 35 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in October →Where to go surfing in October →Questions
Is October a good time for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula?
October is one of the best months for surfing at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula. Waves 1.2 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in October?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in October?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Matapalo – Osa Peninsula in October?
Around 28°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 21 sunny and 31 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in October?
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).
