Is May a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Tamarindo. Waves 1.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 32°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: 1.4 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 32°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 29 sunny days, 27 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 May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in May →Where to go surfing in May →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 May a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
May is one of the best months for surfing at Tamarindo. Waves 1.4 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 32°C.
How warm is the water at Tamarindo in May?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tamarindo in May?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tamarindo in May?
Around 32°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 29 sunny and 27 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Puerto Escondido – Zicatela (1.7 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves) & Salina Cruz (1.6 m waves).
