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Avellana: surf spot in Tamarindo
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- Mar – Nov: March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November
- Water temperature
- 26–30°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Tamarindo, Costa Rica (10.2249, -85.8398)
Other surf spots in Tamarindo
- Tamarindo: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: mid to high
- Playa Grande - Guanacaste: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces WSW (offshore wind: ENE), best tide: mid to high, rising
- Langosta: Reef break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low to mid, rising
- Playa Negra - Guanacaste: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid to high
- Playa Brasilito: Beach break, left-hander, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
- Playa Flamingo: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low to mid, rising
Places to stay near Avellana
- Nieves Surf Camping (0.4 km away): Surf camp
- Casa Tesla - Playa Avellanas Guanacaste (0.4 km away): Holiday rental
- Casa del Sol Costa Rica (0.4 km away): Hotel
- Little Hawaii Avellanas (0.6 km away): Guesthouse
- Cabinas Las Olas (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Calipso Ocean Lodge (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Hotel Cabinas La Playa (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Pazifico Villas (1.1 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Avellana
- Lacasú Casa Surf (1.5 km away)
- Playa Little Hawaii (1.6 km away)
- Tamarindo Surf Academy (7.5 km away)
- Premier Surf Club (7.8 km away)
- Carlos' Surf School (7.8 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Avellana?
Avellana is in Tamarindo, where the best surf season is Mar – Nov (March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Avellana?
Avellana faces W, so wind from the E blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the W blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Avellana?
The best tide at Avellana is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Avellana good for beginners?
Avellana suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Avellana?
The nearest places to stay are Nieves Surf Camping (0.4 km away), Casa Tesla - Playa Avellanas Guanacaste (0.4 km away), Casa del Sol Costa Rica (0.4 km away) and Little Hawaii Avellanas (0.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 287 places to stay within 10 km of Tamarindo.
What is the surf forecast for Avellana?
Swell Cabin rates Avellana hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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