Is December a good month to surf San Juan del Sur?

December is outside San Juan del Sur's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in San Juan del Sur in December?

About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in December?

Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.

Surf San Juan del Sur in December

Surfing San Juan del Sur in December: outside the main surf season, air around 27°C, sea around 27°C, 0.3 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

27°C

Sea temperature

27°C

Rain

0.3 mm/day

Wind

25 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.6 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From ENE (68°)

What to wear: with the sea around 27°C in December, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in San Juan del Sur in December

Offshore of San Juan del Sur, waves in December average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 6th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.6 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 9 seconds from the ENE.

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.

December in the context of San Juan del Sur's surf season

San Juan del Sur's main surf season runs March–October. December is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is December a good month to surf San Juan del Sur?: December is outside San Juan del Sur's main surf season (March–October), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in San Juan del Sur in December?: About 27°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in December?: Air temperature averages 27°C, with about 0.3 mm of rain per day and average winds of 25 km/h.