Tamarindo
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Tamarindo

Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Right now
· Swell SSW 1.0m 11s
Good conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.21.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AI
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Tides
Today
05:29 AM1.0m
11:33 AM1.1m
05:49 PM1.3m

Today's Tides · Monday, March 23, 2026

Now1.10m↗ Rising
High Tide
05:29 AM
1.03m
High Tide
05:49 PM
1.26m
Low Tide
11:33 AM
1.12m

Next 4 Days

Wave Forecast (5 Days)

1.01.8m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell SSW · 1.0m · 11s
Mon, Mar 23
1.2-1.8m
24h
10.8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
10.9s
1.1-1.7m
06h
10.9s
1.0-1.6m
09h
10.7s
0.9-1.5m
12h
10.4s
0.9-1.5m
15h
10.4s
1.0-1.6m
18h
10.3s
1.0-1.5m
21h
10.3s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period

Wind Forecast (5 Days)

Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Mon, Mar 23
0
24h
N
0
03h
N
0
06h
N
0
09h
N
0
12h
N
0
15h
N
0
18h
N
0
21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label

Recommendations by Level

CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind
Best: 06:00 · 09:00
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.