Is December a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
December is a good month for surfing at Tamarindo (best: January–February, April–November). Waves 1.3 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
Plan your trip to TamarindoEvery 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: 1.3 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 31 sunny days, 9 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 Costa Rica in December →Where to go surfing in December →Schools and camps near Tamarindo
- Blue Water 0.2 km
- Escuela de Surf Salty Sol 0.9 km
- Zulu Surf Hotel 0.2 km
- Surf Ranch Hotel 0.7 km
- Witch's Rock Surf Camp 0.7 km
- The Surf House 1.2 km
- Dreamsea Surf Camp 2.1 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is December a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
December is a good month for surfing at Tamarindo (best: January–February, April–November). Waves 1.3 m, water 29°C (no wetsuit), air 31°C.
How warm is the water at Tamarindo in December?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tamarindo in December?
About 1.3 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tamarindo in December?
Around 31°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 31 sunny and 9 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in December?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.2 m waves), Witch's Rock – Playa Naranjo (1.4 m waves) & Playa Grande – Tamarindo (1.3 m waves).
