GOOD 6.5
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 0.9m 10sToo windySKIP TODAY
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 10s
Wind
Very windy — rough conditions28kph
NE · gusts 45kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
03:0003:00
Tides
Today
▼04:12 AM0.5m
▲10:35 AM0.5m
▼04:46 PM0.5m
▲10:56 PM0.5m
Today's Tides · Sunday, April 12, 2026
Now0.40m↘ Falling
▲
High Tide
10:35 AM
0.47m
▲
High Tide
10:56 PM
0.51m
▼
Low Tide
04:12 AM
0.53m
▼
Low Tide
04:46 PM
0.46m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 0.9m · 10s
Sun, Apr 12
1.1-1.8m
24h
9.8s
1.1-1.8m
03h
10.2s
1.2-1.9m
06h
10.3s
1.2-1.9m
09h
10.3s
1.2-1.8m
12h
10.2s
1.1-1.7m
15h
10.1s
1.1-1.8m
18h
9.7s
1.1-1.7m
21h
9.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Sun, Apr 12
27.8
↗
24h
NE
19.1
↗
03h
NE
22.2
↗
06h
NE
31
↗
09h
NE
37.7
↗
12h
ENE
36.9
↗
15h
ENE
33.4
↗
18h
ENE
30.1
↗
21h
ENE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Too windy⏰Best: After 04:46 PM
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.