Tamarindo
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Note this spot is best AT EARLY MORNING AND AFTERNOON unless you enjoy the 6 inch wave you get during the day. :) Also ask the locals about The Rock whick is a fun little wave walking distance from the Hotel Capitan.
Location
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You can stay in hotels such as El Capitan which are beach front or you can park you car and walk aroun or through the hotel strip. Just pick a good spot and be careful of rocks
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (rocky) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy with rock |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Unknown |
| Swell size | Don't know - Don't know |
| Tide | Don't know |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Pico Grande
0.10 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Don't know |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
El Estero- Tamarindo
0.42 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Don't know |
Suizo
0.45 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |