Tamarindo Beach (Culebra)
Access & Facilities
Unpaved dirt parking area along PR-251. Easy pebble and sand shore entry into shallow seagrass beds and fringing coral reefs of Canal Luis Peña Marine Reserve.
⚠️ Hazards & Safety Gates
- ⚠️ Boat Traffic In Channel
- ⚠️ Shallow Coral Heads
- ⚠️ Sun Exposure
Note: Always evaluate local surf, weather, and ocean conditions before entering the water.
Conditions & Data Provenance
These values are reference observations unless explicitly labeled as live provider data. Check the timestamp and official advisories before entering the water.
| Parameter | Value | Source | Confidence | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea Water Temperature C | 29.1 | CARICOOS Culebra Station Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Wave Height M | 0.2 | CARICOOS Station Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Visibility M | 12.0 | Local Snorkel Guide Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Sargassum Level | low | CARICOOS Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-08-01 |
| Bacterial Water Quality | safe | DRNA Editorial Baseline |
HIGH | 2026-07-30 |
Observed Marine Species (9)
Common fish and marine life encountered at Tamarindo Beach (Culebra):
Green sea turtle
Chelonia mydas
Hawksbill turtle
Eretmochelys imbricata
Spotted eagle ray
Aetobatus narinari
Queen parrotfish
Scarus vetula
Stoplight parrotfish
Sparisoma viride
Blue tang
Acanthurus coeruleus
French angelfish
Pomacanthus paru
Queen angelfish
Holacanthus ciliaris
Venus sea fan
Gorgonia ventalina
📜 Regulations & Marine Reserve Rules
Located inside Canal Luis Peña No-Take Natural Reserve. Absolutely no fishing, collecting, anchoring on coral, or touching sea turtles.