Playa Tamarindo is a long beach, with excellent waves near the mouth of the
estuary. Currents can be strong, especially on a falling tide. Tamarindo has
two main breaks for advanced surfers: Pico Pequeño a rocky point in front of
the Hotel Tamarindo Diriá and the excellent river mouth break across from
Cabinas Tsunami called El Estero. The rest of the beach breaks are perfect for
learning. The biggest waves can get up to 12 feet, although only during
November and December.
Playa Grande beach is also where the Leatherback Turtle comes to lay its
eggs. The leatherbacks take over the beach from November to
