Offshore StaysSurf Nosara in October
Surfing Nosara in October: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 28°C, 10.9 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
26°C
Sea temperature
28°C
Rain
10.9 mm/day
Wind
12 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.5 m (5 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.8 m (6 ft)+
Swell period
13 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Nosara in October
Offshore of Nosara, waves in October average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.8 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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.
October in the context of Nosara's surf season
Nosara's main surf season runs May–November. October is inside it.
Surf spots in Nosara
Other surf towns in season in October
Frequently asked questions
- Is October a good month to surf Nosara?
- Yes — October falls in Nosara's main surf season (May–November).
- How warm is the sea in Nosara in October?
- About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Nosara in October?
- Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 10.9 mm of rain per day and average winds of 12 km/h.