Is April a good time for surfing at Sámara?
April is a good month for surfing at Sámara (best: May–October). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
Plan your trip to SámaraEvery 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: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in April →Where to go surfing in April →Schools and camps near Sámara
- Ticos Surf School 0.8 km
- Kiban's Surf Hostel 1 km
- Surf Samara 2.4 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Sámara?
April is a good month for surfing at Sámara (best: May–October). The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 1.1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at Sámara in April?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sámara in April?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sámara in April?
Around 32°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 30 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Playa Santana (1.5 m waves), Popoyo (1.5 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.5 m waves), Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.5 m waves) & Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.4 m waves).
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