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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 11 am Saturday 21 Mar 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
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Tuesday (Mar 24) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 6AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Tue 24th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 9AM (Tue 24th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the ENE on Sat morning, moderate winds from the E by Mon afternoon). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Wed night, strong winds from the NE by Thu night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 20 | 20 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 134 | 128 | 121 | 141 | 126 | 125 | 97 | 134 | 69 | 154 | 111 | 44 | 127 | 125 | 83 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 72 | 51 | 49 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:25PM 2.72 | 4:49AM 2.45 | 5:07PM 2.71 | 5:34AM 2.39 | 5:53PM 2.63 | 6:22AM 2.29 | 6:43PM 2.49 | 7:16AM 2.16 | 7:39PM 2.34 | 8:18AM 2.05 | 8:45PM 2.19 | 9:32AM 1.99 | 10:00PM 2.10 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:10AM 0.12 | 10:43PM 0.04 | 10:52AM 0.12 | 11:27PM 0.06 | 11:37AM 0.18 | 12:15AM 0.14 | 12:25PM 0.28 | 1:07AM 0.27 | 1:21PM 0.42 | 2:07AM 0.40 | 2:26PM 0.56 | 3:16AM 0.51 | 3:42PM 0.65 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:47 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - | - | 5:53 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 26 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 28 | 30 | 32 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 28 | 23 | 24 | 29 | 22 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 27 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 25 |
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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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