Playa Tamarindo surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 6PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 375 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 8s period with SSW swell.
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 (Aug 28) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. 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 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 23) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 28th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 16 days.
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