Playa TaMarindo
Playa Tamarindo Forecast & Report
🌊 Swell
- Swell Direction: SSW, SW, or WSW
- Swell Size: 3ft to 6ft is ideal for most levels
- Period: 12–16 seconds is best for powerful, clean waves
💨 Wind
- Wind Direction: Light offshore winds from the east (E or ENE)
- Best Wind Time: Early morning (sunrise to 9 AM) and sunset hours
📅 Tide
- Best Tides: Mid to high tide tends to work best
- Some spots (like the river mouth) work well on a pushing tide
- Longboarders may prefer mid-tide on the beach break
🌅 Time of Day
- Early morning (sunrise) and late afternoon are best due to wind patterns
- Midday often has onshore winds, causing choppier conditions
🏖 Seasons
- Rainy season (May to October): More consistent and larger SW swells
- Dry season (November to April): Smaller waves, perfect for beginners and longboarders
🏄♀️ Break Types
- River Mouth (Estero): Faster, hollower wave, great for shortboards
- Main Beach: Softer peaks, good for beginners
- Pico Pequeño & Pico Grande: More advanced reef-style breaks