Is March a good month to surf Tamarindo?

March is outside Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.

How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in March?

About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Tamarindo in March?

Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.

Surf Tamarindo in March

Surfing Tamarindo in March: outside the main surf season, air around 29°C, sea around 28°C, 0.1 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

Off-season

Air temperature

29°C

Sea temperature

28°C

Rain

0.1 mm/day

Wind

20 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.3 m (4 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.5 m (5 ft)+

Swell period

14 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 28°C in March, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Tamarindo in March

Offshore of Tamarindo, waves in March average 1.3 m (4 ft), below the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 11th biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.5 m (5 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 14 seconds from the SSW.

These are open-ocean figures from 10 years of hourly wave data, not a beach forecast: a sheltered break will be smaller, an exposed reef or point can be bigger.

March in the context of Tamarindo's surf season

Tamarindo's main surf season runs May–November. March is outside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is March a good month to surf Tamarindo?: March is outside Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November), so surf is less reliable, though it can still work on the right day.
How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in March?: About 28°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo in March?: Air temperature averages 29°C, with about 0.1 mm of rain per day and average winds of 20 km/h.