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Blue Trailz

3.7 — based on 13 community signals
4.3 12 especies 35 colaboradores

Blue Trailz is a year-round surf destination in Costa Rica, accessible and consistent for most skill levels.

⭐ Best for beginners.

updated 4 months ago
Dificultad
Principiante
Shore entryFamily-friendly

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Actividad
surf
Dificultad
beginner

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Condiciones hoy

Condiciones

Open-Meteo
Viento
5.9 kn
Olas
1.14 m
Agua
30.7°C
N E S W
Wind direction (7d)
Primary: ENE (39%)
Now: S (179°)
Marea (7 días)
amplitud: 1.5m

Próxima: Baja a las 01:00 (-0.04m)

+1.3 m0 m-0.2 m
▼ 01:00 · -0.04m ▲ 08:00 · +1.17m ▼ 14:00 · -0.05m ▲ 20:00 · +0.95m Ahora +0.2m
Vie 18Sáb 19Dom 20Lun 21Mar 22Mié 23Jue 24
UV7.65 · high Aire PM2.55 · good 05:32 17:41
Día Viento Olas UV Lluvia
09-18 9.9 1.18 8 6mm
09-19 7.6 1.08 8 8mm
09-20 6.8 1.04 8 17mm
09-21 9.2 1.02 9 14mm
09-22 6.9 1.08 8 16mm
09-23 5.2 1.16 9 14mm
09-24 4.9 1.2 8 16mm

About this spot

Blue Trailz hasn't been independently logged yet — if you've dived it, submit a report.

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Esenciales del viaje

Todo lo que necesitas antes de hacer la maleta — checklist, sol, logística.

Trip checklist

  • 🛂 Visa-free or visa-on-arrival
  • 🏄 Surfboard or rental confirmation
  • 🧴 Reef-safe sunscreen SPF 50+
  • 🔌 Plug type A/B · 120V adapter
  • 💊 Seasickness meds + ear drops
  • 📱 Offline maps + emergency contact

Quick facts

  • 🌓 Moon First quarter · 47%
  • GPS
Información de sostenibilidad
🌍 CO2 footprint MAD ↔ 8616km · ~1982kg · €36

Desde tu país de salida

Estados Unidos
Puntuación de origen: 89/100
  • Visado: Sin visado · 90 días máx.
  • Vuelo: 12h · directo
  • Jet-lag: 1h este · 1 día de recuperación

Preguntas frecuentes

When is the best time to surf Blue Trailz?

Blue Trailz works year-round. Costa Rica's Pacific coast gets swell during both the dry season (December–April) and the rainy season (May–November). Dry-season swells tend to be more organized; rainy-season pulses can be larger but less predictable. Check local forecasts to catch your preferred wave size.

What skill level should I be?

Blue Trailz accommodates surfers across experience levels. The lack of reported extreme hazards makes it approachable for intermediate surfers, though wave selection and tide awareness always matter. Watch a few sets before paddling out to gauge conditions.

What will I see in the water?

Costa Rica's Pacific waters host tropical fish, sea turtles, and occasional rays. Twelve species observations have been recorded at or near Blue Trailz. Respect marine life and maintain distance. The Tamarindo River system supports diverse ecosystems upstream.

Do I need permits or special access?

Blue Trailz is not inside a marine protected area, so standard beach access applies. Check current Costa Rican travel and entry requirements before your trip. Local surf guides and shops can advise on land access and any seasonal restrictions.

Míralo en directo

Webcams en directo en este spot (dentro de 500 m). Windy.com

Operadores cerca de este spot

Centros de buceo, escuelas de kite y surf en un radio de 10 km, desde OpenStreetMap.

Tamarindo Diving

0.5 km
Centro de buceo
Teléfono: 8583 5873

Recently spotted by divers

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Observaciones verificadas de especies marinas

4 registros · 4 especies · fuentes: OBIS, GBIF

Urobatis pardalis

Elasmobranchii · Urotrygonidae
GBIF
Última observación:
22 ene 2026
×1registros

Triaenodon obesus

Elasmobranchii · Carcharhinidae
GBIF
Última observación:
21 ene 2026
×1registros

Aetobatus laticeps

Elasmobranchii · Myliobatidae
GBIF
Última observación:
20 ene 2026
×1registros

Pharia pyramidata

Asteroidea · Ophidiasteridae
GBIF
Última observación:
15 ene 2026
×1registros

Datos: 187.991 observaciones de OBIS (Ocean Biodiversity Information System) y GBIF (Global Biodiversity Information Facility). CC-BY 4.0.

See this spot in action

YouTube videos — click to play.

Costa Rica Surf Camp | Blue Trailz

costaricasurfcamp

Blue Trailz surf hostel/hotel, Tamarindo, Costa Rica

robertmacpowell

Blue Trailz Hostel & Surf Camp - Tamarindo, Costa Rica

Hostelz.com Hostel Videos

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