Is January a good time for surfing at Playa Avellanas?
January is a good month for surfing at Playa Avellanas (best: May–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
Plan your trip to Playa AvellanasEvery 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: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 33°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 6 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 January
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in January →Where to go surfing in January →Schools and camps near Playa Avellanas
- Avellanas Surf Hostel 0.8 km
- Dreamsea Surf House Avellana 1.3 km
- Mediterriano Surf Camp 1.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is January a good time for surfing at Playa Avellanas?
January is a good month for surfing at Playa Avellanas (best: May–October). Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 33°C.
How warm is the water at Playa Avellanas in January?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Playa Avellanas in January?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Playa Avellanas in January?
Around 33°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 6 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in January?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.5 m waves) & Tamarindo (1.4 m waves).
