Is July a good month to surf Nosara?

Yes — July falls in Nosara's main surf season (May–November).

How warm is the sea in Nosara in July?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Nosara in July?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 5.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.

Surf Nosara in July

Surfing Nosara in July: in the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 29°C, 5.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

5.9 mm/day

Wind

11 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.8 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in July, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Nosara in July

Offshore of Nosara, waves in July average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

July in the context of Nosara's surf season

Nosara's main surf season runs May–November. July is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is July a good month to surf Nosara?: Yes — July falls in Nosara's main surf season (May–November).
How warm is the sea in Nosara in July?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Nosara in July?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 5.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.