River/Beach

Tamarindo

Guanacaste (North Pacific) · Costa Rica

At a glance

Break type

River/Beach

Wave direction

Both

Best swell

SW (S–W window)

Ideal size

2–5 ft

Best tide

All tides

Consistency

Consistent

Peak season

Jun–Sep

Nearest airport

LIR · ~45 mi

About this spot

Consistent, forgiving beach break in a lively Guanacaste town — warm water and fun peaks for all levels.

Location

Map showing Tamarindo location
Where it is
Satellite view of Tamarindo
The break · satellite

10.2994, -85.8381

Photos

Tamarindo

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