Is December a good time for surfing at Pavones?
December is a good month for surfing at Pavones (best: April–November). Waves 0.8 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
Plan your trip to PavonesEvery 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: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 25 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 December
1
DecPEAK SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.2 m waves25° water27° air
1166 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
2
DecPEAK SEASON
Máncora
Peru
1.6 m waves22° water29° air
1409 km away · Beginner-friendly · shorty · ✈ TYL 56 km
3
DecGOOD
Witch's Rock
Playa Naranjo · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves28° water31° air
385 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 26 km
4
DecPEAK SEASON
Cabo Blanco
Peru
1.5 m waves21° water27° air
1422 km away · Advanced only · 3/2 wetsuit · ✈ TYL 36 km
5
DecGOOD
Tamarindo
Costa Rica
1.3 m waves29° water31° air
365 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 41 km
6
DecGOOD
Playa Grande
Tamarindo · Costa Rica
1.3 m waves29° water31° air
367 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 44 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in December →Where to go surfing in December →Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Pavones?
December is a good month for surfing at Pavones (best: April–November). Waves 0.8 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 28°C.
How warm is the water at Pavones in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Pavones in December?
About 0.8 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Pavones in December?
Around 28°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Máncora (1.6 m waves) & Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves).
