Is November a good month to surf Tamarindo?

Yes — November falls in Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November).

How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in November?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Tamarindo in November?

Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 5.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.

Surf Tamarindo in November

Surfing Tamarindo in November: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 28°C, 5.4 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

5.4 mm/day

Wind

13 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 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 28°C in November, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Tamarindo in November

Offshore of Tamarindo, waves in November average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 8th 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.

November in the context of Tamarindo's surf season

Tamarindo's main surf season runs May–November. November is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is November a good month to surf Tamarindo?: Yes — November falls in Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November).
How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in November?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo in November?: Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 5.4 mm of rain per day and average winds of 13 km/h.