Tamarindo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's comin' our way for Tamarindo over the next couple of weeks.

We've got a bit of a slow start, but things are lining up for some proper sessions. The water is sitting at a balmy 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so you can leave the thick suit at home.

The first real standout kicks off on Friday, August 7th. The morning's looking clean, with a cross-offshore breeze from the ENE at only 9 mph. We've got a long-period SSW groundswell running at 18 seconds, pushing in waves around 2 ft. The combined swell energy is ramping up nicely at 377 (moderate energy), and with those clean conditions, the river-mouth banks should be offering up some fun, groomed lines. It's not huge, but the quality is there for a longboard or a fish.

Then, hold onto your boardies for the best of the forecast. Saturday, August 8th is the day to circle. After a clean morning with 3 ft SSW swell and good energy (610), the afternoon goes absolutely glassy—zero wind. The swell bumps up to 4 ft out of the SW, still with a lovely 15-second period, and the energy is solid at 518 (moderate energy). That combo is rare magic, and Tamarindo is going to be as smooth as silk. Expect clean, peeling walls on the outgoing tide. This is the session you don't want to miss.

The following week shows a consistent pulse of SW groundswell. Monday, August 10th morning offers a clean 3 ft with an offshore ENE breeze at 12 mph. Not a standout, but a solid, fun option. Tuesday, August 11th morning repeats the formula: 3 ft and gentle offshore winds. Consistent, easy paddling, and clean faces.

Looking further out, Friday, August 14th afternoon brings a more powerful pulse. We're looking at 4 ft of SW swell with an 18-second period, blowing offshore from the ENE. The combined energy jumps to a strong 1305. This is pitch-perfect for experienced surfers—long, powerful lines, but at that size and with that period, it'll be too much for beginners. The river mouth will channel it well, but the rip will be working.

The Saturday, August 15th and Sunday, August 16th mornings keep the energy high, with 5 ft and 4 ft of SW swell respectively, and clean conditions. By Thursday, August 20th, we see another solid push to 5 ft with a 17-second period and a strong energy reading of 1199. That's a lot of water moving, and with NE cross-off winds, the sets will be screaming down the point. It's a long-range promise, so keep your fingers crossed, but the potential is big for the experienced crew.

Overall, the next two weeks have plenty of rideable waves. The absolute standout is Saturday afternoon, August 8th, for the glassy, clean perfection. For the bigger-wave hunters, the afternoons of Friday, August 14th, and Thursday, August 20th, look the most promising, but remember, that's a week or more out, so stay tuned.

Rusty, signing off.

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