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Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 0.8m 10sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▲03:25 AM1.1m
▼09:30 AM1.1m
▲03:42 PM1.3m
▼09:59 PM1.2m
Today's Tides · Friday, March 20, 2026
Now0.30m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
03:25 AM
1.05m
▲
High Tide
03:42 PM
1.26m
▼
Low Tide
09:30 AM
1.10m
▼
Low Tide
09:59 PM
1.19m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 0.8m · 10s
Fri, Mar 20
1.2-1.9m
24h
10.3s
1.2-1.8m
03h
10.3s
1.1-1.7m
06h
10.4s
1.1-1.7m
09h
10.5s
1.0-1.6m
12h
10.4s
1.0-1.6m
15h
10.4s
1.0-1.6m
18h
10.3s
1.0-1.6m
21h
10.4s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Fri, Mar 20
0
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24h
N
0
↑
03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 09:00 · 12:00
Tamarindo's main beach is ideal for beginners at any tide. The sandy bottom and gentle waves provide a safe learning environment. Surf lessons are widely available, and the long stretch of beach means plenty of space for everyone.
Tide chart, wave forecast, and surf conditions for Tamarindo. Check tide times, wave height, wind direction, and best surf windows.
Available Lessons at this Spot
No lessons available for this location.