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

February 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 February?

About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

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

Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 28 km/h.

Surf San Juan del Sur in February

Surfing San Juan del Sur in February: outside the main surf season, air around 28°C, sea around 25°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

28°C

Sea temperature

25°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

28 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.9 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

9 s

Main swell direction

From ENE (68°)

What to wear: with the sea around 25°C in February, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in San Juan del Sur in February

Offshore of San Juan del Sur, waves in February average 1.4 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 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.

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

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

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Frequently asked questions

Is February a good month to surf San Juan del Sur?: February 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 February?: About 25°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur in February?: Air temperature averages 28°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 28 km/h.