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Playa Brasilito: surf spot in Tamarindo
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, left-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- WNW (offshore wind: ESE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from 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 (10.4102, -85.7978)
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
- Avellana: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: all tides
- Playa Negra - Guanacaste: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: mid to high
- Playa Flamingo: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces W (offshore wind: E), best tide: low to mid, rising
Places to stay near Playa Brasilito
- Casa Minas (3.9 km away): Holiday rental
- Vista De Oro 73 Escazu Costa Rica (4.8 km away): Holiday rental
- Cabinas and Apartamentos Marlova (4.9 km away): Hotel
- Talento Casa Chameleon (5.3 km away): Hotel
- La Garita Vieja, Huacas De Santa Cruz (5.3 km away): Guesthouse
- Villas Guapinol (5.6 km away): Hotel
- Casa Sunshine y Palmeras (5.6 km away): Holiday rental
- La Boya Hotel y Parque Acuático (5.7 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Playa Brasilito
- Frijoles Locos Surf Shop (9.5 km away)
- Sister Surf & Yoga Retreat (10 km away)
- Mojo Surf Adventures (11 km away)
- Salty Sols Surf School (12 km away)
- Banana Surf Club (12 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Playa Brasilito?
Playa Brasilito 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 ESE.
What wind is offshore at Playa Brasilito?
Playa Brasilito faces WNW, so wind from the ESE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the WNW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Playa Brasilito?
The best tide at Playa Brasilito is all tides, from published surf guides (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 Playa Brasilito good for beginners?
Playa Brasilito suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Playa Brasilito?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Minas (3.9 km away), Vista De Oro 73 Escazu Costa Rica (4.8 km away), Cabinas and Apartamentos Marlova (4.9 km away) and Talento Casa Chameleon (5.3 km away). Swell Cabin lists 287 places to stay within 10 km of Tamarindo.
What is the surf forecast for Playa Brasilito?
Swell Cabin rates Playa Brasilito 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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