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Playa Flamingo: surf spot in Tamarindo
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, left-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- W (offshore wind: E)
- Best tide
- low to mid, rising (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 (10.4341, -85.7931)
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 Brasilito: Beach break, left-hander, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Playa Flamingo
- Casa Minas (6.6 km away): Holiday rental
- Talento Casa Chameleon (7.5 km away): Hotel
- Vista De Oro 73 Escazu Costa Rica (7.5 km away): Holiday rental
- Cabinas and Apartamentos Marlova (7.6 km away): Hotel
- La Garita Vieja, Huacas De Santa Cruz (8.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Villas Guapinol (8.0 km away): Hotel
- La Boya Hotel y Parque Acuático (8.2 km away): Hotel
- Casa Sunshine y Palmeras (8.4 km away): Holiday rental
Surf schools near Playa Flamingo
- Frijoles Locos Surf Shop (12 km away)
- Sister Surf & Yoga Retreat (13 km away)
- Mojo Surf Adventures (13 km away)
- Salty Sols Surf School (15 km away)
- Banana Surf Club (15 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Playa Flamingo?
Playa Flamingo 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: low to mid, rising. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the E.
What wind is offshore at Playa Flamingo?
Playa Flamingo 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 Playa Flamingo?
The best tide at Playa Flamingo is low to mid, rising, 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 Playa Flamingo good for beginners?
Playa Flamingo suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Playa Flamingo?
The nearest places to stay are Casa Minas (6.6 km away), Talento Casa Chameleon (7.5 km away), Vista De Oro 73 Escazu Costa Rica (7.5 km away) and Cabinas and Apartamentos Marlova (7.6 km away). Swell Cabin lists 287 places to stay within 10 km of Tamarindo.
What is the surf forecast for Playa Flamingo?
Swell Cabin rates Playa Flamingo 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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