Is April a good time for surfing at Nosara – Playa Guiones?

April is a good month for surfing at Nosara – Playa Guiones (best: May–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.

Plan your trip to Nosara – Playa GuionesEvery 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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
  • Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
  • Air: 33°C by day, 24°C at night
  • Weather: 30 sunny days, 21 rainy days

Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).

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Is April a good time for surfing at Nosara – Playa Guiones?

April is a good month for surfing at Nosara – Playa Guiones (best: May–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.

How warm is the water at Nosara – Playa Guiones in April?

About 30°C: no wetsuit.

How big are the waves at Nosara – Playa Guiones in April?

About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).

What is the weather like at Nosara – Playa Guiones in April?

Around 33°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 21 rainy days.

Where else can I go surfing in April?

Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves) & Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves).

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