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.
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Date: November 20, 2018 Time: 10:00AM Location: Marbella, Costa Rica Wave Height: 2-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: very light High Tide: 12:46PM Low Tide: 6:38PM Description: The waves are very consistent and fun, a nice and hot day. Subscribe to our...
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Date: November 19, 2018 Time: 10:30 AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: soft High Tide: 11:58 AM Low Tide: 5:52 PM Description: No wind, excellent waves, the sun is strong, good waves for the...
read morePlaya Tamarindo – November 17, 2018.
Date: November 16, 2018 Time: 10:00AM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: Soft High Tide: 8:55 AM Low Tide: 3:01 PM Description: Perfect weather to sunbathe on the beach and waves for longboarding....
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Date: November 16, 2018 Time: 10:00AM Location: Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: Soft High Tide: 8:55 AM Low Tide: 3:01 PM Description: No wind, excellent waves, the conditions are good for the longboard....
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Date: November 15, 2018 Time: 10:00AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: Soft High Tide: 7:56 AM Low Tide: 2:05 PM Description: No wind, excellent waves, the sun is strong, do not forget the sun block,...
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Date: November 14, 2018 Time: 10:00AM Location: Playa Avellanas, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: soft High Tide: 7:43 PM Low Tide: 1:14 PM Description: Excellent conditions for surfing in the morning. Subscribe to our...
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Date: November 13, 2018 Time: 8:00AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: soft High Tide: 6:56 PM Low Tide: 3:56 PM Description: Excellent conditions for surfing in the morning. Subscribe to our Youtube...
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Date: November 12, 2018 Time: 8:00AM Location: Avellanas, Costa Rica Wave Height: 2-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: Soft High Tide: 6:06 PM Low Tide: 11:45 AM Description: Excellent conditions for surfing in the morning. Subscribe to our Youtube...
read moreTamarindo – November 10, 2018
Date: November 10, 2018 Time: 6:00AM Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1- 2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: very light High Tide: 4:16AM Low Tide: 10:30AM Description: The waves are consistent and fun, open walks, some exits, and very...
read moreTamarindo – November 9, 2018
Date: November 9, 2018 Time: 12:30 PM Location: Playa Tamarindo, Costa Rica. Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: strong High Tide: 3:50 PM Low Tide: 9:55 PM Description: The conditions in the morning are not suitable, we hope that...
read moreTamarindo – November 8, 2018
Date: November 8, 2018 Time: 11:00AM Location: Tamarindo Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: onshore Wind Speed: strong High Tide: 3:18PM Low Tide: 9:20PM Description: Today with small waves a bit semi-chopped and quite hot. Subscribe to our Youtube...
read morePlaya Grande – November 7, 2018
Date: November 7, 2018 Time: 11:00AM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: strong High Tide: 2:30PM Low Tide: 8:35PM Description: The wind arrived at 1 pm, waves rising with the tide. Subscribe to our Youtube...
read moreTamarindo – November 6, 2018
Date: November 6, 2018 Time: 8:00AM Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: strong High Tide: 1:20PM Low Tide: 7:35PM Description: Today with small waves, excellent for surfing and good sun to spend as a family....
read morePlaya Grande, November 5, 2018
Date: November 03, 2018 Time: 1:00PM Location: Playa Grande, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-3 feet Wind Direction: Offshore Wind Speed: Light High Tide: 12:51 PM Low Tide: 6:55 PM Description: Excellent waves, while the wind does not bring rain. Visit...
read moreCosta Rica Surf Report: Tamarindo, November 03, 2018
Date: November 03, 2018 Time: 9:00AM Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: Light High Tide: 10:43 AM Low Tide: 5:05 PM Description: It seems that the wind is entering, if you are going to surf, be careful. The...
read moreTamarindo – November 2, 2018
Date: November 2, 2018 Time: 11:00AM Location: Tamarindo, Costa Rica Wave Height: 1-2 feet Wind Direction: onshore Wind Speed: strong High Tide: 9:39AM Low Tide: 3:56PM Description: waves are small, some open rides, crowded as usual. The post Tamarindo –...
read moreWitch’s Rock – November 1, 2018
Date: November 1, 2018 Time: 8:00AM Location: Witch’s Rock, Costa Rica Wave Height: 2-3 feet Wind Direction: offshore & onshore Wind Speed: very light High Tide: 8:28AM Low Tide: 2:45PM Description: waves are consistent and small, some open rides, some closeouts, not...
read moreMarbella – October 31, 2018
Date: October 31, 2018 Time: 7:30AM Location: Marbella, Costa Rica Wave Height: 3-4 feet Wind Direction: offshore Wind Speed: very light High Tide: 7:25AM Low Tide: 139PM Description: waves are consistent and fun, open rides, some closeouts, not too crowded, nice and...
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read moreTamarindo – Tuesday, October 30, 2018 – 7:12AM
Date: October 30, 2018Time: 7:12AMLocation: TamarindoWave Height: 2 feetWind Direction: side shoreWind Speed: lightHigh Tide: 6:25AMLow Tide: 12:39PMDescription: waves are consistent and fun, some open rides, some closeouts, not too crowded, nice and sunnySubscribe to...
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