EXCELLENT 9.0
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.0m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.8m
Nice long waves· 11s
Wind
Windy but manageable19kph
ENE · gusts 30kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
18:0015:0012:00
Tides
Today
▲04:46 AM1.1m
▼10:49 AM1.2m
▲05:04 PM1.3m
▼11:24 PM1.2m
Today's Tides · Sunday, March 22, 2026
Now0.92m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
04:46 AM
1.08m
▲
High Tide
05:04 PM
1.32m
▼
Low Tide
10:49 AM
1.16m
▼
Low Tide
11:24 PM
1.22m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–1.9m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell SSW · 1.0m · 11s
Sun, Mar 22
1.2-1.9m
24h
11.1s
1.2-1.9m
03h
11.2s
1.2-1.9m
06h
11.2s
1.2-1.8m
09h
11.1s
1.1-1.8m
12h
11s
1.1-1.8m
15h
10.9s
1.2-1.8m
18h
10.8s
1.2-1.8m
21h
10.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Mar 22
18.9
↗
24h
ENE
19.2
↗
03h
ENE
18.7
↗
06h
NE
25
↗
09h
NE
18
↗
12h
NE
14.4
↑
15h
N
23.6
↗
18h
ENE
31.8
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: 12:00 · 18:00
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.