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Surf GuideGuanacaste
Tamarindo
Tamarindo is the in-town surf zone for Guanacaste's Tamarindo bay, with several distinct breaks spread across the four-mile stretch. The bay mixes a mellow main beachbreak with bigger, more serious options farther north, so the lineup can range from beginner-friendly to more demanding in the same area. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Tamarindo in Guanacaste.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelAll levels
LocationGuanacaste, CR
Forecast
- Waves 3-4 ft
- Period 10 s
- Wind NE 5 kt
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Expect a busy lineup and easy in-town access; Playa Grande is the bigger check farther north, while El Estero and Pico Pequeno offer more shape when sand and tide cooperate.
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