Is December a good time for surfing at Popoyo?
December is a good month for surfing at Popoyo (best: April–September). Waves 1.2 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
Plan your trip to PopoyoEvery 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: 1.2 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 30 sunny days, 8 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
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Nicaragua in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Popoyo
- Toro Surf 0.3 km
- Surf & Yoga Retreats Nicaragua 0.3 km
- Popoyo Surf Lodge 0.9 km
- Soma Surf Resort 2.2 km
- Surf Ranch Popoyo 3.6 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Popoyo?
December is a good month for surfing at Popoyo (best: April–September). Waves 1.2 m, water 27°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Popoyo in December?
About 27°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Popoyo in December?
About 1.2 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Popoyo in December?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 30 sunny and 8 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves), Tamarindo (1.3 m waves) & Playa Grande – Tamarindo (1.3 m waves).
