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How Surfing Transforms Your Mind, Body, and Life.
Hey, I’m Alvaro, a surf instructor at Tidal Wave Surf Academy in Tamarindo. I’ve been teaching surfing for years, and I’ve seen something...
Alvaro Lopez
Mar 114 min read


Catching the Perfect Wave: when is the best time to travel to Tamarindo, Costa Rica
Discover the best times to visit Tamarindo, Costa Rica, from the sun-kissed shores of the dry season to the lush tranquility of the green se
Alvaro Lopez
Mar 14, 20243 min read


The effect of lunar phases on currents and tide types in Tamarindo, Costa Rica.
Lunar phases on currents in Tamarindo Costa Rica As a surfer and owner of a surf academy called Tidal Wave in Tamarindo, Costa Rica. I...
Alvaro Lopez
Sep 27, 20232 min read


5 reasons to surf in Costa Rica
1. Warm water: The water temperature in CR is 25–28 degrees Celsius all year. So you don't need a wetsuit to surf here, which makes it a...
Alvaro Lopez
Jan 2, 20231 min read


How to choose the ideal Surfboard?
It has happened to me many times throughout my surfing career that people have asked me what is the perfect surfboard for them. For...
Alvaro Lopez
Aug 30, 20227 min read


How to choose the right wave?
It is a struggle every surfer will face, especially in the beginning. You warm up, paddle in, and try to catch your first wave, but...
Alvaro Lopez
Apr 16, 20204 min read
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