Offshore StaysSurf San Juan del Sur in August
Surfing San Juan del Sur in August: in the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 29°C, 5.8 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf season
In season
Air temperature
28°C
Sea temperature
29°C
Rain
5.8 mm/day
Wind
18 km/h avg
Average wave height
1.2 m (4 ft)
Big days (top 10%)
1.5 m (5 ft)+
Swell period
13 s
Main swell direction
From SSW (203°)
What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in August, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.
Surf size in San Juan del Sur in August
Offshore of San Juan del Sur, waves in August average 1.2 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 7th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 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.
August in the context of San Juan del Sur's surf season
San Juan del Sur's main surf season runs March–October. August is inside it.
Frequently asked questions
- Is August a good month to surf San Juan del Sur?
- Yes — August falls in San Juan del Sur's main surf season (March–October).
- How warm is the sea in San Juan del Sur in August?
- About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
- What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in August?
- Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 5.8 mm of rain per day and average winds of 18 km/h.