Is July a good time for surfing at Playa Maderas?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Maderas. 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 30°C.
Plan your trip to Playa MaderasEvery 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: 30°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 26 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 July
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Nicaragua in July →Where to go surfing in July →Schools and camps near Playa Maderas
- Surf school 0.4 km
- One Love Surf School 5.9 km
- Alex's Surf School 6 km
- Tuani Surf School 6.2 km
- surfboard rental and lessons 10.4 km
- Buena Vista Surf Club 0.2 km
- Dreamsea Surf Resort Nicaragua 2.4 km
- Dreamsea Surf Resort 2.6 km
- Yajure Surf Hostel 5.2 km
- Surf Town Hostel 6.3 km
- Surf Ranch Resort 8.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is July a good time for surfing at Playa Maderas?
July is one of the best months for surfing at Playa Maderas. 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 30°C.
How warm is the water at Playa Maderas in July?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Playa Maderas in July?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Playa Maderas in July?
Around 30°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 26 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in July?
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).
