Offshore StaysSurf Nosara in May
Surfing Nosara in May: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 30°C, 7.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
28°C
Sea temperature
30°C
Rain
7.1 mm/day
Wind
11 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.5 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 30°C in May, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Nosara in May
Offshore of Nosara, waves in May average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 4th 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.
May in the context of Nosara's surf season
Nosara's main surf season runs May–November. May is inside it.
Surf spots in Nosara
Other surf towns in season in May
Frequently asked questions
- Is May a good month to surf Nosara?
- Yes — May falls in Nosara's main surf season (May–November).
- How warm is the sea in Nosara in May?
- About 30°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Nosara in May?
- Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 7.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 11 km/h.