Offshore StaysPlaya Guiones surf break
Playa Guiones is a peaks that break both ways beach break near Nosara, Costa Rica, suited to beginner and intermediate surfers, best May–November.
Surfing Playa Guiones: the main season around Nosara is May–November. Offshore swell peaks in September (about 1.5 m) and is smallest in January (about 1.1 m). The sea runs 28–30°C through the year.
Break type
Beach break
Direction
Peaks that break both left and right
Suits
beginner and intermediate surfers
Best season
May–November (town-wide)
Surf conditions at Playa Guiones, month by month
Nosara-wide figures: wave heights are open-ocean averages, not what breaks at Playa Guiones on a given day. Highlighted months are the main surf season. Pick a month for the full breakdown.
| Month | Surf season | Waves m | Swell | Air °C | Sea °C | Rain mm/day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | – | 1.1 | 13 s SSW | 28 | 28 | 0.2 |
| February | – | 1.1 | 13 s SSW | 28 | 28 | 0.1 |
| March | – | 1.1 | 14 s SSW | 29 | 29 | 0.2 |
| April | – | 1.3 | 14 s SSW | 29 | 29 | 1.3 |
| May | In season | 1.5 | 14 s SSW | 28 | 30 | 7.1 |
| June | In season | 1.5 | 14 s SSW | 27 | 29 | 7.6 |
| July | In season | 1.4 | 14 s SSW | 27 | 29 | 5.9 |
| August | In season | 1.5 | 13 s SSW | 27 | 29 | 7.3 |
| September | In season | 1.5 | 13 s SSW | 27 | 29 | 10.1 |
| October | In season | 1.5 | 13 s SSW | 26 | 28 | 10.9 |
| November | In season | 1.3 | 13 s SSW | 26 | 28 | 5.0 |
| December | – | 1.1 | 13 s SSW | 27 | 28 | 0.8 |
Stay and work near Playa Guiones
Month-by-month weather and sea temperature, time-zone overlap with your team and where to stay:
Frequently asked questions
- When is the best time to surf Playa Guiones?
- The main surf season around Nosara runs May–November. Offshore swell is biggest in September (about 1.5 m on average) and smallest in January (about 1.1 m). Swell, wind and tide decide the day, so check a live forecast before you paddle out.
- Is Playa Guiones good for beginners?
- Yes: Playa Guiones is a beach break that suits beginner and intermediate surfers. Beginners should still pick small days and stay clear of the main peak when it's crowded.
- How warm is the water when surfing Playa Guiones?
- The sea around Nosara ranges from about 28°C in November to 30°C in May, and 28–30°C during the main surf season.
- Where do you stay to surf Playa Guiones?
- Most surfers base themselves in Nosara, Costa Rica. Our Nosara surf guide covers where to stay, month-by-month conditions and the time-zone overlap for remote work.