Is August a good time for surfing at Sámara?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Sámara. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 0.9 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; 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 August
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in August →Where to go surfing in August →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 August a good time for surfing at Sámara?
August is one of the best months for surfing at Sámara. The best surf here comes with the swell direction and winds of its season, not with the biggest waves. Waves 0.9 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Sámara in August?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sámara in August?
About 0.9 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sámara in August?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 25 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 29; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in August?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.6 m waves), Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.6 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.5 m waves), Santa Teresa (1.5 m waves), Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.5 m waves) & Playa Avellanas (1.5 m waves).
