El Estero- Tamarindo
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Good atmosphere, can be really funny when the swell is good
Atmosphere:
few locals, but a lot of american and european people!
Location
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easy to find, just in the center of Tamarindo
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Rivermouth |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Ordinary, Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | SouthWest, South |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | NorthWest, West |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid and high tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Crowded |
Dangers
None
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Playa Grande
0.33 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Tamarindo
0.42 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Pico Grande
0.68 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |