Is May a good time for surfing at Sámara?
May 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 1.1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 30°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: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 30°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 27; 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height; when equal, warmer water first.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Sámara?
May 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 1.1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 30°C.
How warm is the water at Sámara in May?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Sámara in May?
About 1.1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Sámara in May?
Around 30°C by day and 24°C at night; sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 27; a day can have both.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Barra de la Cruz (1.7 m waves), Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.7 m waves), Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves), Nosara – Playa Guiones (1.5 m waves), Santa Teresa (1.5 m waves) & Playa Negra – Guanacaste (1.5 m waves).
