Tamarindo Reviews and Ratings
(Guanacaste, Costa Rica)
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Visitor reviews of Tamarindo surf break
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“Please, don't cross the rivermouth in the estuary to go Playa Grande. There are crocodiles in the rivermouth. You have to use the boat to go to Casitas.”
Stu from UNITED STATES - 16 Mar 2019
Tamarindo Ratings
Overall: 3.0. Based on 4 votes and 2 reviews. Vote
Quality on a good day: 3.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.0(1: Tamarindo is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 3.0(1: Tamarindo is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Guanacaste. 5: the best break in Guanacaste). |
Difficulty Level: 2.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 1.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Tamarindo can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Tamarindo, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Tamarindo are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 1.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Tamarindo is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 5.0(1: Getting to Tamarindo requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 3.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 3.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Tamarindo for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Tamarindo is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Tamarindo is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Tamarindo, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Tamarindo where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
“Great beginner surf spot. I live down here and have been practicing on a fun board. There are many breaks to try from down at Suizo to right out front for beginners. Over the last few months I have been able to go across the river mouth and surf at Casitas. Super fun and less crowded. I use the surf cam at Iguana Surf to check out the swell each day cause my board is rather large to walk down with. Great spot for beginners to intermediates.”
Kristina from COSTA RICA - 19 Feb 2019
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