The Wave
Mid to rising tide is the safest starting read, with enough water over the rocks; lower tide can get faster near the rivermouth, while full high water can soften sections.
Surf GuideSouth Pacific Costa Rica
Pavones
Pavones is one of Costa Rica's defining surf waves: a remote Golfo Dulce left point famous for marathon walls that can run for hundreds of meters when long-period south to southwest swell connects the sections. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Pavones in South Pacific Costa Rica.
Break TypePoint Break
Skill LevelIntermediate - Advanced
LocationSouth Pacific Costa Rica, CR
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Watch for long-period S to SW swell, then look for east to northeast offshore wind before the crowd stacks up at the point.
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