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Tamarindo surf Forecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 18 Mar 2024 CST
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Tamarindo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tamarindo sea temperature is 29.6°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 27.6 °C max: 29.0 °C min: 24.9 °C)
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Tamarindo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tamarindo sea temperature is 29.6°C (Statistics for 18 Mar 1981-2005 - mean: 27.6 °C max: 29.0 °C min: 24.9 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarindo this week:

The surf forecast for Tamarindo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 18) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tamarindo in the next 12 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 21) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 15s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Mon 18th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf12AM (Wed 20th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Thu 21st Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarindo over the next 12 days.

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Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
SSW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.7
SW
Period(s) (?)12161641918181716161615151414141414141414131313141516161314151514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1999116182463793753343863762912692662481641602001511271641531441098589110919061169223223297272253175
Wind
(km/h)
15
WSW
15
E
15
ENE
20
SW
10
SE
15
NE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
NE
20
WSW
5
E
10
ENE
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
NW
20
W
5
WNW
5
NNW
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
0
WNW
5
WNW
20
W
5
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
WNW
10
NE
10
W
10
ESE
15
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoffcross-
on
crosscross-
on
onglasscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
glassonglasscross-
on
oncross-
on
oncross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
off
onoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:33PM
1.97
10:22AM
1.79
10:46PM
1.91
11:36AM
1.81
11:55PM
1.92
12:36PM
1.90
12:51AM
1.99
1:23PM
2.02
1:37AM
2.07
2:02PM
2.15
2:17AM
2.15
2:37PM
2.26
2:54AM
2.22
3:11PM
2.35
3:30AM
2.25
3:44PM
2.40
4:04AM
2.25
4:16PM
2.41
4:38AM
2.21
4:48PM
2.38
5:11AM
2.15
5:21PM
2.32
5:45AM
2.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:14PM
0.73
4:07AM
0.67
4:29PM
0.81
5:19AM
0.70
5:42PM
0.80
6:20AM
0.66
6:42PM
0.73
7:09AM
0.59
7:31PM
0.63
7:50AM
0.51
8:12PM
0.52
8:26AM
0.44
8:49PM
0.41
9:00AM
0.39
9:24PM
0.34
9:33AM
0.36
9:58PM
0.29
10:05AM
0.36
10:31PM
0.28
10:37AM
0.39
11:05PM
0.31
11:08AM
0.45
11:39PM
0.37
11:41AM
0.51
Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Sat
30
Sunrise--5:47--5:47--5:46--5:46--5:45--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:41--5:41--5:41
Sunset5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--5:53--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C312933312933342931292831302829292731302830292729292829292830302832332831
Feels °C (?)323235313233383032303132313133303032303131303033303133303131313234343030

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 34°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Tamarindo Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tamarindo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamarindo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.

Tamarindo is 46 km (29 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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