Offshore StaysSurf Nosara in September
Surfing Nosara in September: in the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 29°C, 10.1 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
10.1 mm/day
Wind
10 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.5 m (5 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.9 m (6 ft)+
Swell period
13 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in September, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in Nosara in September
Offshore of Nosara, waves in September average 1.5 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.9 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.
September in the context of Nosara's surf season
Nosara's main surf season runs May–November. September is inside it.
Surf spots in Nosara
Other surf towns in season in September
Frequently asked questions
- Is September a good month to surf Nosara?
- Yes — September falls in Nosara's main surf season (May–November).
- How warm is the sea in Nosara in September?
- About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in Nosara in September?
- Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 10.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.