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Tamarindo surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 1.2 m 15 s SW · Swell 2: 0.5 m 6 s E · Swell 3: 0.4 m 6 s E
Best window this week: Sunday 06:00 CST — 9.9 1.0 m (3.4 ft) at 16 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (271° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 9.4 B 3 · A 9 | 1.4–1.5 m (4.6–4.8 ft) | 15 s | SW | 7 kt cross-offshore | 05:34–17:19 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 9.7 B 4 · A 8 | 1.3–1.4 m (4.1–4.5 ft) | 14 s | SW | 7 kt glassy | 05:34–17:18 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 9.8 B 4 · A 9 | 1.3–1.8 m (4.1–5.8 ft) | 14 s | SW | 9 kt offshore | 05:35–17:18 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 4.7 B 1 · A 5 | 1.8–2.0 m (5.7–6.7 ft) | 10 s | SW | 11 kt onshore | 05:35–17:18 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 8.0 B 3 · A 8 | 1.2–1.8 m (3.9–5.7 ft) | 14 s | SW | 9 kt cross-shore | 05:35–17:18 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 9.2 B 7 · A 6 | 1.0–1.2 m (3.4–3.8 ft) | 14 s | SW | 3 kt glassy | 05:35–17:18 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 9.9 B 6 · A 7 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 16 s | SW | 4 kt glassy | 05:36–17:17 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 06:00 | 9.4 B 3 · A 9 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 15 s SW | 6 kt ENE cross-offshore |
| Mon 09:00 | 9.2 B 3 · A 9 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 15 s SW | 8 kt NE cross-offshore |
| Mon 12:00 | 9.0 B 3 · A 9 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 15 s SW | 6 kt N cross-shore |
| Mon 15:00 | 9.4 B 3 · A 9 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 15 s SW | 3 kt NE glassy |
| Mon 18:00 | 9.0 B 3 · A 9 | 1.5 m (4.8 ft) | 15 s SW | 7 kt SE cross-offshore |
| Mon 21:00 | 9.4 B 3 · A 9 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 14 s SW | 10 kt E offshore |
| Tue 00:00 | 8.7 B 3 · A 8 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 14 s SW | 10 kt SSE cross-offshore |
| Tue 03:00 | 8.7 B 3 · A 8 | 1.4 m (4.5 ft) | 14 s SW | 10 kt SSE cross-offshore |
| Tue 06:00 | 9.6 B 4 · A 8 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 14 s SW | 6 kt E offshore |
| Tue 09:00 | 9.6 B 4 · A 8 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 3 kt NE glassy |
| Tue 12:00 | 9.7 B 4 · A 8 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 0 kt ESE glassy |
| Tue 15:00 | 8.8 B 4 · A 7 | 1.3 m (4.1 ft) | 14 s SW | 8 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 18:00 | 8.1 B 3 · A 7 | 1.3 m (4.2 ft) | 14 s SW | 10 kt S cross-shore |
| Tue 21:00 | 8.6 B 4 · A 7 | 1.3 m (4.3 ft) | 14 s SW | 9 kt SSE cross-shore |
Tamarindo tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 01:50 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 08:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 14:20 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 20:50 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:00 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 09:10 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 15:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 22:00 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:20 (-0.7 m / -2.4 ft) · High 10:30 (+0.7 m / +2.2 ft) · Low 16:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 23:00 (+0.9 m / +2.9 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:30 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) · High 11:30 (+0.7 m / +2.3 ft) · Low 17:40 (-0.8 m / -2.6 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:00 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) · Low 06:20 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) · High 12:30 (+0.7 m / +2.4 ft) · Low 18:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 00:50 (+1.0 m / +3.3 ft) · Low 07:10 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) · High 13:20 (+0.8 m / +2.6 ft) · Low 19:20 (-0.8 m / -2.8 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 01:30 (+1.1 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 08:00 (-1.0 m / -3.4 ft) · High 14:00 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 20:00 (-0.9 m / -2.9 ft) |
Best time to surf Tamarindo
Biggest swell runs May–Oct: average 1.4 m (4.8 ft) in June from SSW at 10 s, against 1.2 m (4.1 ft) in December (2015–2024 average). Best time to surf in Costa Rica
Nearby spots
- 9.9 Playa Grande 4 km · 1.4 m (4.6 ft) now
- 9.8 Nosara (Playa Guiones) 44 km · 1.4 m (4.4 ft) now
- 8.4 Witch's Rock (Roca Bruja) 58 km · 1.7 m (5.5 ft) now
- 9.8 Santa Teresa 104 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
- 9.6 Popoyo 134 km · 1.4 m (4.8 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Climatology: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Costa_Rica). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (10.25, -86.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.