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Tamarindo
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Right now
· Swell SSW 1.1m 9sGood conditionsGO SURF
Waves
Chest high1.0–1.6m
Smooth, clean waves· 9s
Wind
Almost no wind — glassy water0kph
N
Best time to surf
AICould not generate AI recommendation at this time
24:0003:0006:00
Tides
Today
No tide data for this day
Tide Forecast (5 Days)
Current:0.00m↗ rising
Tide extreme data temporarily unavailable
Thursday, April 30, 2026
Wave Forecast (5 Days)
1.0–1.7m face · Avg 10s
Primary swell SSW · 1.1m · 10s
Fri, May 1
1.0-1.6m
24h
9.8s
1.1-1.7m
03h
9.9s
1.0-1.6m
06h
9.6s
1.0-1.6m
09h
9.6s
1.1-1.6m
12h
9.9s
1.0-1.6m
15h
9.4s
1.0-1.6m
18h
9.3s
1.0-1.6m
21h
9.2s
Wave Height (meters)
Top numbers: height · Bottom numbers: period
Wind Forecast (5 Days)
Offshore (estimate) · cleaner waves
Fri, May 1
0
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24h
N
0
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03h
N
0
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06h
N
0
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09h
N
0
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12h
N
0
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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
GOOD
Good size · Good wind⏰Best: 24:00 · 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.