Is June a good time for surfing at Sámara?
June 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 1 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: 1 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 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 28; 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 June
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in June →Where to go surfing in June →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 June a good time for surfing at Sámara?
June 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 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Sámara in June?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sámara in June?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sámara in June?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 22 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 28; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in June?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.8 m waves), Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.8 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.6 m waves), Santa Teresa (1.6 m waves) & Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.6 m waves).
