EXCELLENT 8.0
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.2m 11sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.3–2.0m
Smooth, clean waves· 11s
Wind
Windy but manageable23kph
ENE · gusts 36kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
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Tides
Today
▼07:09 PM0.9m
Today's Tides · Monday, March 30, 2026
Now0.92m↗ Rising
▼
Low Tide
07:09 PM
0.92m
Not enough data for chart
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–2.1m face · Avg 12s
Primary swell S · 1.1m · 12s
Tue, Mar 31
1.2-1.9m
24h
12.3s
1.2-1.9m
03h
12.3s
1.1-1.8m
06h
11.8s
1.2-1.9m
09h
11.8s
1.2-1.9m
12h
11.7s
1.3-2.1m
15h
10.8s
1.4-2.1m
18h
12.3s
1.3-2.0m
21h
11s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Tue, Mar 31
23.3
↗
24h
ENE
19.7
↗
03h
NE
15.9
↗
06h
NE
23.5
↗
09h
ENE
17.7
↗
12h
NE
12.7
↗
15h
NE
19.9
→
18h
E
23.5
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: Early morning
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.