Is August a good time for surfing at Playa Colorado?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Colorado. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to Playa ColoradoEvery 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: 31°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).
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Is August a good time for surfing at Playa Colorado?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Colorado. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.4 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Playa Colorado in August?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Playa Colorado in August?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Playa Colorado in August?
Around 31°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves) & Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves).
