Offshore StaysWhere to surf in August
13 surf towns in their main surf season in August, compared by sea temperature, average wave size and skill level. Warmest water: Sayulita, around 31°C.
| Surf town | Sea temp | Air temp | Avg waves (offshore) | Suits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sayulita in AugustMexico | 31°C | 29°C | 1.0 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Puerto Escondido in AugustMexico | 30°C | 24°C | 1.6 m | all levels |
| Siargao in AugustPhilippines | 30°C | 28°C | 0.7 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Santa Teresa in AugustCosta Rica | 29°C | 28°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Nosara in AugustCosta Rica | 29°C | 27°C | 1.5 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Tamarindo in AugustCosta Rica | 29°C | 27°C | 1.4 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Arugam Bay in AugustSri Lanka | 29°C | 29°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Popoyo in AugustNicaragua | 29°C | 28°C | 1.2 m | all levels |
| San Juan del Sur in AugustNicaragua | 29°C | 28°C | 1.2 m | beginner and intermediate surfers |
| Canggu in AugustIndonesia | 26°C | 23°C | 2.1 m | all levels |
| Uluwatu in AugustIndonesia | 26°C | 25°C | 2.1 m | intermediate and advanced surfers |
| Byron Bay in AugustAustralia | 21°C | 18°C | 1.5 m | all levels |
| Florianópolis in AugustBrazil | 18°C | 17°C | 1.4 m | all levels |
Wave heights are open-ocean monthly averages, not a beach forecast. Sources and dates are on each town's month page.
Frequently asked questions
- Where can I surf in August?
- 13 of the surf towns we cover are in their main surf season in August: Sayulita (Mexico), Puerto Escondido (Mexico), Siargao (Philippines), Santa Teresa (Costa Rica), Nosara (Costa Rica), Tamarindo (Costa Rica), Arugam Bay (Sri Lanka), Popoyo (Nicaragua), San Juan del Sur (Nicaragua), Canggu (Indonesia), Uluwatu (Indonesia), Byron Bay (Australia), Florianópolis (Brazil).
- Where is the water warmest for surfing in August?
- Sayulita (around 31°C), Puerto Escondido (around 30°C), Siargao (around 30°C). At the cold end, Florianópolis sits around 18°C, which calls for a 3/2mm full wetsuit.
- Where can beginners surf in August?
- Sayulita, Puerto Escondido, Santa Teresa, Nosara, Tamarindo, Arugam Bay, Popoyo, San Juan del Sur, Canggu, Byron Bay, Florianópolis are in season in August and have breaks that suit beginners.