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Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell S 1.0m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.8m
Smooth, clean waves· 11s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
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Tides
Today
▲04:27 AM1.1m
▼10:28 AM1.1m
▲04:42 PM1.3m
▼11:05 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 20, 2026
Now1.02m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
04:27 AM
1.06m
▲
High Tide
04:42 PM
1.33m
▼
Low Tide
10:28 AM
1.14m
▼
Low Tide
11:05 PM
1.27m
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.1–1.9m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell S · 1.0m · 10s
Mon, Apr 20
1.1-1.8m
24h
10.3s
1.1-1.8m
03h
10.5s
1.1-1.8m
06h
10.6s
1.1-1.8m
09h
10.8s
1.1-1.8m
12h
10.9s
1.1-1.8m
15h
11.1s
1.2-1.9m
18h
11.3s
1.2-1.9m
21h
11.6s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Mon, Apr 20
0
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24h
N
0
↑
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: Now (rising tide)
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.