Tamarindo
San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 11.2s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Offshore
- Tide
- High
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h325-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Managua local
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Days 6–10 for Tamarindo, scored for your board.
About Tamarindo
Tamarindo is a reef break over mixed in San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE, around mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- mid
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW
- Best wind direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E
Tamarindo surf FAQ
Is Tamarindo good for beginners?+
Tamarindo is a reef break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Tamarindo?+
Different days call for different boards. Tamarindo handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Tamarindo?+
Tamarindo tends to work best around mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Tamarindo?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.