Is December a good time for surfing at Playa Venao?
December is a fair month for surfing at Playa Venao; the best time is April–November. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Playa VenaoEvery 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 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 17 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
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Is December a good time for surfing at Playa Venao?
December is a fair month for surfing at Playa Venao; the best time is April–November. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Playa Venao in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Playa Venao in December?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Playa Venao in December?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 17 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).
