When is the best time to surf Tamarindo?

Surf in Tamarindo is most reliable from May–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.

How warm is the water in Tamarindo?

Sea temperature in Tamarindo averages 28°C in February and 29°C in May. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.

Is Tamarindo good for beginners?

Yes — Tamarindo has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.

Can I work remotely from Tamarindo with a team in another time zone?

Tamarindo runs on America/Costa_Rica. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

Surf Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Surf Tamarindo, Costa Rica: beach breaks and reef breaks for beginner and intermediate surfers, best surf May–November, sea 28°C–29°C.

Waves

beach breaks and reef breaks

Suits

beginner and intermediate surfers

Best surf months

May–November

Sea temperature

28–29°C

Surf season in Tamarindo, month by month

Highlighted months are the main surf season. Wave figures are open-ocean averages, not a beach forecast. Pick a month for the full breakdown.

Monthly climate, waves and surf season
Month	Surf season	Waves m	Swell	Air °C	Sea °C	Rain mm/day
January	–	1.3	12 s NE	27	28	0.1
February	–	1.3	13 s SSW	28	28	0.1
March	–	1.3	14 s SSW	29	28	0.1
April	–	1.3	14 s SSW	30	29	1.0
May	In season	1.4	14 s SSW	29	29	7.2
June	In season	1.4	14 s SSW	27	29	7.5
July	In season	1.4	14 s SSW	27	29	5.3
August	In season	1.4	13 s SSW	27	29	7.2
September	In season	1.4	13 s SSW	27	29	10.6
October	In season	1.4	13 s SSW	26	29	11.6
November	In season	1.3	13 s SSW	26	28	5.4
December	–	1.2	12 s SSW	26	28	0.6

Surf spots near Tamarindo

Working remotely from Tamarindo

Tamarindo is on America/Costa_Rica (UTC-6 in winter). Shared 9–17 workday hours, counted for both winter and summer clock changes:

New York6 h
San Francisco6 h
London1 h
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Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Tamarindo?: Surf in Tamarindo is most reliable from May–November. See the month-by-month table for weather and sea temperature.
How warm is the water in Tamarindo?: Sea temperature in Tamarindo averages 28°C in February and 29°C in May. That calls for boardshorts or a rash vest at the coldest and boardshorts or a rash vest at the warmest.
Is Tamarindo good for beginners?: Yes — Tamarindo has beach breaks and reef breaks that suit beginners. Conditions still vary by day and season, so a lesson on your first sessions is sensible.
Can I work remotely from Tamarindo with a team in another time zone?: Tamarindo runs on America/Costa_Rica. Working 9–17 there, you keep at least 6 hours of shared workday with New York, 6 hours of shared workday with San Francisco and 1 hours of shared workday with London all year round.

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