Tamarindo Surf Report & Forecast
Tamarindo, Costa Rica
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🌬️ WIND
N
E
S
W
8
kt
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🌊 SWELL
N
E
S
W
3.6
ft
ft
SWELL
HEIGHT
HEIGHT
3.6ft
SWELL
PERIOD
PERIOD
17s
WIND GUSTS
7kt
AIR TEMP
27°C
SECONDARY
SWELL
SWELL
1ft @
14s
14s
PRECIPITATION
0mm
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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast
Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details| Time | Quality | Swell Height | Period | Swell Dir | Wind Speed | Wind Dir | Gusts | Air Temp | Water Temp | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12:00 AM | FAIR | 2.3ft | 12s | S | 8kt | S | 8kt | 28°C | 29°C | 0.1mm |
| 1:00 AM | FAIR | 2.4ft | 14s | SSW | 8kt | SSE | 8kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 2:00 AM | GOOD | 2.6ft | 15s | SSW | 8kt | SSE | 8kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 3:00 AM | GOOD | 2.7ft | 17s | SSW | 7kt | SE | 8kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 4:00 AM | FAIR | 2.9ft | 17s | SSW | 8kt | SE | 9kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 5:00 AM | FAIR | 3.1ft | 17s | SSW | 9kt | ESE | 11kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 6:00 AM | FAIR | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 10kt | ESE | 12kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 7:00 AM | FAIR | 3.3ft | 17s | SSW | 9kt | ESE | 11kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0.1mm |
| 8:00 AM | FAIR | 3.4ft | 17s | SSW | 9kt | E | 9kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 AM | FAIR | 3.4ft | 17s | SSW | 8kt | E | 8kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 AM | GOOD | 3.6ft | 17s | SSW | 8kt | E | 7kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 AM | GOOD | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 7kt | E | 7kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 12:00 PM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 16s | SSW | 7kt | E | 6kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 1:00 PM | GOOD | 3.9ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | ENE | 6kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 2:00 PM | GOOD | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | ENE | 5kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 3:00 PM | GOOD | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 5kt | NE | 4kt | 27°C | 29°C | 0mm |
| 4:00 PM | GOOD | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 6kt | N | 6kt | 27°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 5:00 PM | FAIR | 3.8ft | 16s | SSW | 8kt | NW | 8kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 6:00 PM | FAIR | 3.9ft | 16s | SSW | 10kt | W | 9kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 7:00 PM | POOR | 4ft | 16s | SSW | 10kt | W | 10kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 8:00 PM | POOR | 4.1ft | 16s | SSW | 11kt | W | 10kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 9:00 PM | POOR | 4.2ft | 16s | SSW | 11kt | W | 11kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 10:00 PM | POOR | 4.2ft | 16s | SSW | 12kt | WSW | 11kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
| 11:00 PM | POOR | 4.2ft | 16s | SSW | 12kt | SW | 12kt | 28°C | 30°C | 0mm |
Saturday
Apr 4GOOD14 good hours
🌊 4.0-4.2ft 💨 2-13kt 🌡️ 27-29°C
Sunday
Apr 5GOOD14 good hours
🌊 3.5-4.0ft 💨 5-12kt 🌡️ 27-29°C
Monday
Apr 6GOOD1 excellent hours
🌊 3.0-3.5ft 💨 3-14kt 🌡️ 27-30°C
Tuesday
Apr 7GOOD12 good hours
🌊 2.3-3.0ft 💨 5-15kt 🌡️ 27-29°C
Wednesday
Apr 8GOOD3 excellent hours
🌊 2.1-2.4ft 💨 4-15kt 🌡️ 27-31°C
Thursday
Apr 9POOR8 good hours
🌊 1.9-2.2ft 💨 6-17kt 🌡️ 27-31°C
Forecast Summary
Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:3.8ft @ 15s
Wind Conditions:2-13kt S
Water Temperature:29-30°C
Local Knowledge & Surf Guide
Local Knowledge
Tamarindo is a consistent exposed beach break in Guanacaste, offering both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a west-northwest groundswell with offshore winds from the east. The spot is often crowded. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in January.
Best Swell Direction: SE
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: Village: Tamarindo | County: Santa Cruz | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 50309 | Road: 152 | Full Address: Walter's, 152, Tamarindo, Santa Cruz, Guanacaste, 50309, Costa Rica
Ideal Conditions
This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.
Ideal Swell DirectionWNW
Ideal Wind DirectionE
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