SURFING IN TAMARINDO

America Central, Costa Rica

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One of the main surf base in Costa Rica is Tamarindo. The long beautiful beach at its centre is great for learning how to surf and there are more intermediate & advanced breaks close by, the breaks in the area are some of the best in the world, as evidenced by the several international surfing competitions held here every year. The beautiful beaches are popular thanks to the consistency of the waves, and the town is a perfect jumping-off location for beach and point breaks along the coast. The calmest water for swimming can be found on the southern end of the beach while the water just off the busiest part of town is best for surfing. The nearby river mouth offers breaks that are perfect for the more experienced surfers.

Seasonal conditions

Costa Rica surfing is definitely recommended, is a legendary surfing location and is seen as more of a 'hardcore' destination and for the adventurous it could be the trip of a lifetime.
Min Temperature (Co/oF): 23/74
Max Temperature (Co/oF): 33/91

Water Temperature: around 28 degrees. No wetsuits needed. Dry Season: January to May, November and December Wet Season: May to October

Major Swells

April to October, but the clean surf season is December to April when swell from deep antic lows reach the Pacific coastline with offshore winds a common occurrence. Typically morning surfs are offshore and afternoon are light onshore, make sure you are up early to get those classic glassy sessions.

SPOTS TAMARINDO - COSTA RICA

Playa Tamarindo

We all love surfing on Tamarindo beach because it's close, it's comfortable, it's fun and the waves are consistent. Here there is always some wave that breaks.

Playa Grande

A large and beautiful beach north of Tamarindo boasting solid and consistent waves. It is more a spot for intermediates and advanced with crashing waves, but also has numerous peaks so you can stay away from the crowd.

Playa Langosta

Just south of Tamarindo, this wave is quite powerful and can be really fun at high tide. There are many rocks and currents in this spot, so be sure to be cautious when you are here.

Playa Avellana

A wonderful beach with waves that can be surfed from the beginner to the advanced intermediate depending on the waves. There are several spots for all tastes here, including the famous Little Hawaii.

Playa Negra

Reef break right of exceptional quality, very powerful, with some nice pipes. Suitable for experienced surfers.

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