Is November a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
November is one of the best months for surfing at Tamarindo. Waves 1.4 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°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: 28°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: 25 sunny days, 24 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 November
1
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
111 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
2
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.3 m waves28° water29° air
125 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
3
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.1 m waves28° water28° air
698 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
4
NovGOOD
Zicatela
Puerto Escondido · Mexico
1.4 m waves29° water31° air
1362 km away · Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ PXM 4 km
5
NovGOOD
Santa Teresa
Costa Rica
1.4 m waves28° water27° air
104 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ NOB 64 km
6
NovPEAK SEASON
Playa Grande
Tamarindo · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves28° water29° air
4 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 44 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in November →Where to go surfing in November →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 November a good time for surfing at Tamarindo?
November is one of the best months for surfing at Tamarindo. Waves 1.4 m, water 28°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Tamarindo in November?
About 28°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Tamarindo in November?
About 1.4 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Tamarindo in November?
Around 29°C by day and 24°C at night, with about 25 sunny and 24 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in November?
Within 1,500 km: Playa Maderas (1.3 m waves), Playa Colorado (1.3 m waves) & Playa Venao (1.1 m waves).
