Is October a good month to surf Tamarindo?

Yes — October falls in Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November).

How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in October?

About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.

What is the weather like in Tamarindo in October?

Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 11.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.

Surf Tamarindo in October

Surfing Tamarindo in October: in the main surf season, air around 26°C, sea around 29°C, 11.6 mm of rain a day on average. Wetsuit: boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf season

In season

Air temperature

26°C

Sea temperature

29°C

Rain

11.6 mm/day

Wind

10 km/h avg

Average wave height

1.4 m (5 ft)

Big days (top 10%)

1.7 m (6 ft)+

Swell period

13 s

Main swell direction

From SSW (203°)

What to wear: with the sea around 29°C in October, expect boardshorts or a rash vest.

Surf size in Tamarindo in October

Offshore of Tamarindo, waves in October average 1.4 m (5 ft), above the year-round average of 1.3 m — the 3rd biggest month of the year. One hour in ten is 1.7 m (6 ft) or bigger. The dominant swell runs at about 13 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.

October in the context of Tamarindo's surf season

Tamarindo's main surf season runs May–November. October is inside it.

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Frequently asked questions

Is October a good month to surf Tamarindo?: Yes — October falls in Tamarindo's main surf season (May–November).
How warm is the sea in Tamarindo in October?: About 29°C on average, which calls for boardshorts or a rash vest.
What is the weather like in Tamarindo in October?: Air temperature averages 26°C, with about 11.6 mm of rain per day and average winds of 10 km/h.