EXCELLENT 9.5
Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.1m 11sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Shoulder to head high1.1–1.7m
Smooth, clean waves· 11s
Wind
Moderate wind, waves a bit bumpy12kph
S · gusts 21kph
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
▲07:19 PM1.0m
Today's Tides · Thursday, April 23, 2026
Now0.98m↗ Rising
▲
High Tide
07:19 PM
0.98m
Not enough data for chart
Next 4 Days
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.7m face · Avg 11s
Primary swell SSW · 0.9m · 11s
Fri, Apr 24
1.1-1.7m
24h
11.1s
1.1-1.6m
03h
10.4s
1.0-1.6m
06h
10.3s
1.0-1.6m
09h
10.4s
1.0-1.6m
12h
10.6s
1.1-1.7m
15h
10.8s
1.1-1.7m
18h
10.8s
1.1-1.7m
21h
10.8s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Fri, Apr 24
5.5
↗
24h
ENE
5.7
↗
03h
NE
5.2
↗
06h
ENE
8.1
↗
09h
ENE
14.5
↙
12h
SSW
15.4
↙
15h
SSW
12
↓
18h
S
11.4
↘
21h
SSE
Wind Speed (km/h)
Wind Gusts
Arrows match the direction label
Recommendations by Level
CHALLENGING
Too big · Good wind⏰Best: 03:00 · 06:00
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.