Alvaro LopezMar 143 min readCatching the Perfect Wave: when is the best time to travel to Tamarindo, Costa RicaDiscover 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 LopezSep 27, 20232 min readThe 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 LopezJan 2, 20231 min read5 reasons to surf in Costa Rica1. 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 LopezAug 30, 20227 min readHow 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 LopezApr 16, 20204 min readHow 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...