- Home
- ...North America
Costa Rica- Playa Ostional
Conditions at Playa Ostional in July
July: The Million-Dollar Month
July is the standout month on the Ostional calendar. The average swell is 1.5m (5ft) at 13.5s, with SSW contributing 79.8% and S another 11.2%, a very clean southern window. More importantly, ideal wind jumps to 62%, the best of the year, as the NE trades pulse through the Gulf of Papagayo with enough strength but without the winter fury. Onshore SSW/SW/WSW/W flow is limited to only 13%. The result is a southwest-facing beach with long, powerful, lined-up waves and a groomed surface, suitable for both serious performance and pure enjoyment. Rain is still present at 5.05mm/day, air temp averages 27.3°C and water temp is a balmy 29.1°C. July is the month to book your trip if you want the full package.
Average Spot conditions at Playa Ostional in July
Swell history for July
Wind history for July
Swell quality
Analyze the groundswell consistency at Playa Ostional during July. Based on historical data, there is a % probability of groundswell occurring this month. The chart below provides a detailed breakdown of the average wave height distribution, offering deep insights into the swell quality and surf potential you can expect at Playa Ostional for your next trip in July.
Ground swell
Ground swell by size
Wind conditions
Evaluate the wind and swell alignment at Playa Ostional for July. Our analysis shows that favorable offshore or side-shore winds coincide with surfable swell approximately % of the time. The accompanying graph illustrates the average size distribution of waves during these optimal wind windows at Playa Ostional.