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Playa Tamarindo Surf Forecast
/ Rivas Province (9 surf breaks) /
Playa Tamarindo surfForecast / Rivas Province / Nicaragua
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Tuesday 07 Jan 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Tamarindo this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 12) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Tamarindo in the next 12 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 08) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9AM (Sun 12th Jan) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Wed 8th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Tamarindo over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 17 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 33 | 29 | 44 | 45 | 16 | 33 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 28 | 45 | 28 | 16 | 14 | 48 | 48 | 57 | 40 | 39 | 41 | 34 | 49 | 34 | 47 | 37 | 35 | 64 | 64 | 33 | 52 | 53 | 34 | 57 | 55 | 51 | 56 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:36PM 2.41 | 9:03AM 2.03 | 9:36PM 2.37 | 10:11AM 1.98 | 10:40PM 2.35 | 11:21AM 1.97 | 11:46PM 2.36 | 12:28PM 2.02 | 12:48AM 2.39 | 1:29PM 2.10 | 1:44AM 2.43 | 2:23PM 2.19 | 2:36AM 2.47 | 3:12PM 2.27 | 3:23AM 2.48 | 3:57PM 2.33 | 4:07AM 2.46 | 4:40PM 2.37 | 4:49AM 2.40 | 5:20PM 2.37 | 5:29AM 2.32 | 6:00PM 2.35 | 6:10AM 2.21 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:02AM 0.48 | 3:09PM 0.48 | 4:08AM 0.48 | 4:14PM 0.53 | 5:16AM 0.44 | 5:22PM 0.53 | 6:20AM 0.38 | 6:28PM 0.50 | 7:19AM 0.29 | 7:28PM 0.44 | 8:12AM 0.22 | 8:23PM 0.38 | 9:00AM 0.16 | 9:13PM 0.35 | 9:45AM 0.13 | 9:59PM 0.34 | 10:26AM 0.14 | 10:44PM 0.36 | 11:06AM 0.19 | 11:26PM 0.41 | 11:44AM 0.27 | 12:09AM 0.47 | ||||||||||||||
Tue 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sun 19 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:07 |
| Sunset | 5:34 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:36 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:37 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:38 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 21 | 24 | 21 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 23 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly strong winds. | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Tamarindo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Tamarindo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Tamarindo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Tamarindo surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Tamarindo) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Tamarindo may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Playa Tamarindo is 6 km (4 miles) from San Juan del Sur. If you plan a holiday in Rivas Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in San Juan del Sur. San Juan del Sur has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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