EXCELLENT 10.0
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
Light breeze12kph
SSE · gusts 25kph
Best time to surf
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24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▼11:05 PM1.3m
Today's Tides · Monday, April 20, 2026
Now1.27m↗ Rising
▼
Low Tide
11:05 PM
1.27m
Not enough data for chart
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.8m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell S · 0.8m · 10s
Tue, Apr 21
1.0-1.5m
24h
9.5s
1.0-1.5m
03h
10s
1.0-1.6m
06h
10.5s
1.1-1.6m
09h
10.4s
1.1-1.7m
12h
10.7s
1.1-1.7m
15h
11s
1.1-1.8m
18h
10.8s
1.1-1.8m
21h
10.7s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Onshore (estimate) · choppier waves
Tue, Apr 21
1.8
↓
24h
S
3.3
→
03h
E
7.5
↗
06h
NE
11.6
↗
09h
NE
7.9
↗
12h
NNE
18.1
↙
15h
SW
18.4
↓
18h
S
8.9
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 03:00
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.