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Desembocadura del Rio Matapalo, Costa Rica

El Estero

El Estero is Tamarindo's river-mouth right, an energetic estuary setup that depends on WNW swell and clean east wind. The mid-tide window helps the mouth hold shape. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for El Estero in Guanacaste.

Break TypeRiver Mouth
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationGuanacaste, CR

Forecast

Fair
  • Waves 3-5 ft
  • Period 15 s
  • Wind NE 17 kt

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Mid tide is the best window, with WNW swell and east wind.

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Expect a crowd around the estuary and keep sharks and river-mouth current in mind.

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