What wetsuit for surfing in Costa Rica
Water from about 28 °C in February to 31 °C in April, from the sea temperature at 40 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 28–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 29–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 30–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Guanacaste | February: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Limon | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | October: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Puntarenas | November: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | April: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Costa Rica in winter?
The sea is about 28–30 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Costa Rica in summer?
About 29–30 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Costa Rica?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Costa Rica?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.