Pavones
Pavón, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 12.5s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Pavones hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h435-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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11 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 6–10 for Pavones, scored for your board.
About Pavones
Pavones is a point break over mixed in Pavón, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Point
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- S, SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE
Pavones surf FAQ
Is Pavones good for beginners?+
Pavones is a point break over mixed, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Pavones?+
Different days call for different boards. Pavones handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What are the best conditions for Pavones?+
Look for from the S / SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.