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Playa Tamarindo Surf Forecast
/ Rivas Province (9 surf breaks) /
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Playa Tamarindo surfForecast / Rivas Province / Nicaragua
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Tamarindo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Tamarindo sea temperature is
28.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Tamarindo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Tamarindo in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 12AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 8th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 12AM (Sun 10th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ESE on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the E by Wed night). | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Fri afternoon, fresh winds from the ENE by Mon morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 20 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
147 | 255 | 326 | 411 | 224 | 248 | 248 | 241 | 144 | 109 | 155 | 186 | 278 | 817 | 459 | 371 | 367 | 299 | 287 | 223 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 5:02PM2.29m | 5:35AM2.06m | 5:41PM2.20m | 6:16AM1.98m | 6:21PM2.10m | 7:00AM1.92m | 7:05PM2.00m | 7:49AM1.89m | 7:55PM1.92m | 8:42AM1.90m | 8:53PM1.87m | 9:38AM1.96m | 9:57PM1.86m | 10:34AM2.08m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:24PM0.36m | 11:30AM0.58m | 00:03AM0.44m | 12:11PM0.68m | 00:44AM0.54m | 12:55PM0.77m | 1:29AM0.62m | 1:47PM0.84m | 2:17AM0.69m | 2:48PM0.86m | 3:11AM0.72m | 3:54PM0.81m | 4:08AM0.70m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:22 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 | — | — | 5:20 |
 | 5:55 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:58 | — | 5:58 |
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Temp °C | 33 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 34 | 29 | 32 | 34 | 29 | 32 |
33 | 30 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 34 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 147 | 255 | 326 | 411 | 224 | 248 | 248 | 241 | 144 | 109 | 136 | 138 | 278 | 817 | 459 | 371 | 367 | 299 | 287 | 223 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | S 8 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SSW 14 | S 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | S 12 | SSW 13 | — | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 10 |
| kJ | 74 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 85 | 17 | 68 | 25 | 55 | 50 | 155 | 70 | 151 | — | 43 | 74 | 46 | 40 | 63 | 58 | 50 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | S 10 | SSW 13 | S 9 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | S 12 | — | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | — | SW 11 | — | W 12 | SW 10 |
| kJ | 39 | 11 | 10 | 2 | 21 | 21 | 16 | 17 | 13 | 81 | 11 | 186 | 11 | — | 14 | 14 | — | 19 | — | 3 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 3 | ENE 2 | NE 3 | NE 3 | E 3 | NE 3 | ENE 3 | E 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 3 | ENE 4 | E 3 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | NE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 | ENE 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 1 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 12 | 8 | 3 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 23 | 5 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 16 | 25 | 29 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 6 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 14 | 107 | 4 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 14 | 459 | 39 | 44 | 39 | 48 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 48 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Rivas Province | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Tamarindo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Tamarindo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Tamarindo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Tamarindo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Tamarindo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Tamarindo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa Tamarindo is 6 km (4 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Rivas Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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