Tamarindo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

G’day, Rusty here. Let’s have a look at the next couple of weeks for the coast. It’s going to be a tale of two halves, so strap in.

We kick things off with a bit of a waiting game. The start of the period is pretty gutless, with small, weak swell and ordinary conditions. Monday the 10th has some cross-off wind but the surf is just dribbling in at 2.6ft. Not worth getting wet for, honestly. Tuesday the 11th is more of the same – small and a bit messy, especially in the afternoon when the wind swings onshore. The first real glimmer shows up on Wednesday the 12th morning, with a clean 2ft, but it’s still tiny.

The waiting pays off on Friday the 14th. The morning is still a bit ordinary, but the afternoon brings a proper pulse. Swell jumps to 3.6ft from the SW with a solid 18-second period, the wind goes light offshore, and the combined energy jumps right up (1028). This is the first real standout. Tamarindo will be clean and lined up, and while it’s not huge, the quality will be there. This is the one to aim for if you can get out.

Saturday the 15th is the big one. The morning sees the swell peak at 4.9ft with a 16-second period and a solid offshore breeze (ENE 25 km/h). The energy is cranking (1112) – this is the best of the bunch. It’ll be bigger and pushier, so it’s not for the groms, but for anyone with a bit of experience, this is going to be firing. The afternoon backs off a touch to 4.3ft but stays clean. This is your weekend winner.

After that, the swell hangs in there but loses a bit of its punch. Sunday the 16th is smaller and the wind gets a bit messy. Monday the 17th and Tuesday the 18th see a return to clean, head-high-plus waves (3.6ft) with good offshore wind in the mornings. It’s not as powerful as the Saturday peak, but it’s still fun and consistent. The water temp is about average for this time of year, so no worries there.

The second week is a bit more of a mixed bag. From Wednesday the 19th through Friday the 21st, the swell drops back to 3ft and then 2ft, with wind and storms making things messy at times. Thursday the 20th afternoon is a write-off with onshore wind. There’s a brief, glassy moment on Friday afternoon the 21st, but it’s tiny.

Then, just when you think it’s done, there’s a late kicker. Sunday the 23rd morning sees a new, longer-period SW swell (19 seconds) at 3ft and clean, with the energy jumping up (936). It’s a nice finish to the window. Monday the 24th holds similar promise with 3ft and clean conditions. These late days are promising, but being that far out, you gotta take them with a grain of salt.

So, the pick of the fortnight is Saturday the 15th – biggest, cleanest, and most powerful. Friday the 14th afternoon is a close second for pure quality. The late window around the 23rd and 24th is worth keeping an eye on, but it’s a long range call.

That’s it from me. Stay salty.

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