Tamarindo serves as the home base for many surf trips to Costa Rica. The town itself is somewhat crowded by Costa Rican standards but the abundance of waves, surf hotels, inns, and surf shops make it an easy place to start your trip. The mains breaks in town are: Tamarindo Rivermouth (El Estero), Tamarindo Beach Break, Pico Pequeno, Henry's Point and a little north of town is Playa Grande. Just on the south side of town is the super fun rivermouth break of Langosta. There are also several boat operators here that will take you out to Witch's Rock or Ollie's Point, the iconic surf spots made famous in the Endless Summer II.
Best swell season: May - September for size, December - April has the best conditions, fall is the least crowded.