Tamarindo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Costa-Rica – Guanacaste)
Photo credit: Costa Rica Surf Club
Surf Break: Tamarindo
Photo credit: Costa Rica Surf Club
Surf Break: Tamarindo
| Name: | Tamarindo |
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| Type: | river |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: WNW | Offshore Wind: E |
Tamarindo in Guanacaste is an exposed beach break that has consistent surf Offshore winds are from the east. Most of the surf here comes from groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the west northwest. The beach breaks offer lefts and rights. It's often crowded here. Beware of .
Overall Tamarindo Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Tamarindo surf quality by season and Tamarindo surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Tamarindo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Tamarindo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Diria | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Henrys | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | El Estero | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Pico Pequeno | 1 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa Grande | 2 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Tamarindo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 535 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 659 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 972 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1078 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 1101 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Tamarindo: |
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| Closest tide station | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 73 mi |
| Second closest tide station | San Juan del Norte (Greytown), Nicaragua | 152 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bluefields Lagoon entrance, Nicaragua | 186 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 192 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cayos de Perlas, Nicaragua | 219 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Tamarindo: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1457 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1714 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1717 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1753 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1761 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Tamarindo: |
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| Closest city location | Belen (Costa Rica) | 17 mi |
| Second closest city location | Santa Cruz (Costa Rica) | 18 mi |
| Third closest city location | Sardinal (Costa Rica) | 19 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Nicoya (Costa Rica) | 29 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Hojancha (Costa Rica) | 34 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Tamarindo is Nosara Airport (NOB) in Costa Rica, which is 42 km (26 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Tamarindo is Daniel Oduber Quiros International (Liberia) Airport (LIR), also in Costa Rica, 45 km (28 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Juan Santamaria International Airport (SJO), also in Costa Rica, 182 km (113 miles) away.
