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Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 0.8m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▼05:15 AM0.6m
▲11:36 AM0.6m
▼05:50 PM0.6m
▲11:58 PM0.6m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 13, 2026
Now0.46m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
11:36 AM
0.60m
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High Tide
11:58 PM
0.61m
▼
Low Tide
05:15 AM
0.58m
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Low Tide
05:50 PM
0.58m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 0.8m · 9s
Tue, Apr 14
1.1-1.8m
24h
9.4s
1.2-1.8m
03h
9.7s
1.2-1.8m
06h
10.6s
1.1-1.8m
09h
9.3s
1.1-1.7m
12h
9.7s
1.1-1.7m
15h
9.7s
1.1-1.6m
18h
9.8s
1.0-1.6m
21h
9.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Tue, Apr 14
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
↑
06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
↑
15h
N
0
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18h
N
0
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21h
N
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 15:00 · 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.