EXCELLENT 8.0
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.1m 10sOK to surf, not perfectFAIR
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.2–1.9m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Windy but manageable21kph
ENE · gusts 34kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
12:0015:0018:00
Tides
Today
▼08:00 PM1.0m
Today's Tides · Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Now1.01m↗ Rising
▼
Low Tide
08:00 PM
1.01m
Not enough data for chart
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.2–2.1m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell S · 1.1m · 11s
Wed, Apr 1
1.4-2.1m
24h
10.7s
1.3-2.1m
03h
11.8s
1.3-2.0m
06h
11.2s
1.3-2.0m
09h
11.2s
1.3-2.0m
12h
10.6s
1.3-2.0m
15h
10.7s
1.2-1.9m
18h
10.3s
1.2-1.9m
21h
10.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Cross-shore (estimate) · mixed
Wed, Apr 1
21.9
↗
24h
ENE
15.8
↗
03h
NE
13.6
↗
06h
NE
23.1
↗
09h
NE
23.1
↗
12h
NE
22.7
↗
15h
ENE
26.3
↗
18h
ENE
24.8
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: 06:00 · 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.