Zancudo Beach
Pavón, Costa Rica · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 12.9s
- Wind
- 13 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h425-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Costa_Rica local
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Days 6–10 for Zancudo Beach, scored for your board.
About Zancudo Beach
Zancudo Beach is a beach break over sand in Pavón, Costa Rica. It's at its best on swells from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE. 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
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- SE, SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
- Best wind direction
- NNE, NE, ENE, E
Zancudo Beach surf FAQ
Is Zancudo Beach good for beginners?+
Zancudo Beach is a beach break over sand, 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 Zancudo Beach?+
Different days call for different boards. Zancudo Beach 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 Zancudo Beach?+
Look for from the SE / SSE / S with light offshore winds from the NNE / NE / ENE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.