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Tamarindo Surf Forecast
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Tamarindo surfForecast / Guanacaste / Costa Rica
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Monday 20 Jan 2025 CST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tamarindo this week:
The surf forecast for Tamarindo over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tamarindo in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 27) at 3PM. 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 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 24) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Mon 20th Jan) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Mon 27th Jan) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tamarindo over the next 12 days.
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 10 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 132 | 72 | 88 | 62 | 85 | 75 | 39 | 39 | 85 | 72 | 95 | 56 | 40 | 37 | 34 | 55 | 23 | 46 | 32 | 18 | 39 | 432 | 370 | 350 | 327 | 232 | 222 | 23 | 29 | 54 | 54 | 38 | 37 | 44 | 35 | 18 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | off | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | off | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:17PM 2.20 | 7:32AM 1.94 | 7:59PM 2.11 | 8:20AM 1.82 | 8:46PM 2.03 | 9:15AM 1.72 | 9:40PM 1.98 | 10:18AM 1.66 | 10:40PM 1.97 | 11:25AM 1.67 | 11:41PM 2.01 | 12:27PM 1.74 | 12:38AM 2.09 | 1:21PM 1.86 | 1:29AM 2.21 | 2:08PM 2.01 | 2:15AM 2.32 | 2:51PM 2.19 | 3:00AM 2.42 | 3:33PM 2.35 | 3:44AM 2.49 | 4:15PM 2.50 | 4:27AM 2.51 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:34AM 0.62 | 1:36PM 0.61 | 2:21AM 0.69 | 2:20PM 0.72 | 3:16AM 0.74 | 3:11PM 0.80 | 4:17AM 0.76 | 4:11PM 0.84 | 5:20AM 0.73 | 5:15PM 0.83 | 6:20AM 0.65 | 6:16PM 0.77 | 7:11AM 0.54 | 7:12PM 0.67 | 7:57AM 0.41 | 8:02PM 0.55 | 8:39AM 0.28 | 8:49PM 0.42 | 9:19AM 0.17 | 9:35PM 0.31 | 10:00AM 0.09 | 10:21PM 0.23 | 10:40AM 0.05 | |||||||||||||
Mon 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Sat 01 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 |
| Sunset | 5:42 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - | 5:46 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 30 |
| Feels °C (?) | 28 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 28 |
Short Range Forecast: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Winds increasing (calm on Tue afternoon, fresh winds from the NE by Wed morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the ENE on Thu night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NE on Sun afternoon, calm by Mon afternoon). | Long Range Forecast: Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Wed night, fresh winds from the NE by Sat morning). | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Tamarindo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Tamarindo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tamarindo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our 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 (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 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.
Tamarindo is 46 km (29 miles) from Nicoya. If you plan a holiday in Guanacaste, look for hotels and other accommodation in Nicoya. Nicoya has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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