Tamarindo Beach – Costa Rica

Surfing in Tamarindo

Costa Rica is well known for its miles and miles of beaches with amazing surf. Both the Caribbean and the Pacific produce great waves with top surf spots. Probably the most famous, yet remote surf spots, are Witch’s Rock and Ollie’s Point in the northern region of Guanacaste. Although difficult to reach by land there are several Tamarindo tour operators who offer weekly boat tours.

Tamarindo surfing was first made famous by the movie Endless Summer II. Tamarindo’s surf has consistent good swells and offshore winds, and is one of the more popular surfing destination within Costa Rica. During the dry season months the offshore winds blow hard shaping large waves.

There are many surf schools where beginners can take surf lessons. For those who do not wish to bring a surfboard with them, surfboard rentals are available. Tamarindo’s most popular surf spots are Pico Pequeno, Pico Grande and the river-mouth. Surf breaks are also found at Playa Grande and Playa Langosta.

Tamarindo Surf Web Cam courtesy of Witch’s Rock Surf Camp.

Costa Rica Surf Report

by Witch’s Rock Surf Camp

Playa Tamarindo – January 22, 2019

Time: 3:00 PM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Strong gusts of wind High Tide: 3:59 PM Low Tide: 9:42 PM Description: Good waves with strong winds Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily surf reports...

Playa Tamarindo – January 21, 2019

Time: 11:00 AM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Very strong winds High Tide: 2:59 PM Low Tide: 9:02 PM Description: Today with strong winds and good wave size Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily...

Playa Grande – January 17, 2019

Time: 9:30 AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Something strong High Tide: 11:35 AM Low Tide: 5:02 PM Description: The wind seems to be softer today, but it is good to surf with caution. Subscribe to our...

Playa Tamarindo – January 16, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Hard High Tide: 10:10 AM Low Tide: 4:02 PM Description: The wind does not let up, starting at 9 a.m. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily surf reports...

Playa Grande – January 15, 2019

Time: 9:00 AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Fresh High Tide: 9:16 AM Low Tide: 3:04 PM Description: The wind no longer bothers so much. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily surf reports delivered to...

Playa Tamarindo – January 14, 2019

Time: 8:00 AM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Fresh High Tide: 8:16 AM Low Tide: 2:14 PM Description: The wind is entering at 9 am, the best hours to surf is in the morning, perfect days for longboarding...

Playa Grande – January 11, 2019

Time: 7:00 AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Fresh High Tide: 6:05 AM Low Tide: 12:11 PM Description: morning with good conditions, small waves and glassy surface Subscribe to our YouTube channel for daily...

Playa Avellanas – January 10, 2019

Time: 7:00 AM Location: Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica Wave Height: 2-4 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Moderate High Tide: 5:26 AM Low Tide: 11:34 AM Description: morning with good conditions, waves of good shape and size Subscribe to our YouTube channel for...

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