Point left · Costa Rica · Pacifique sud (Golfo Dulce) · Intermediate → Charger
Forecast for Monday 31 August
Intermediate : Nothing to surf today. Rest those arms.
Today's score by level (at the day's best, out of 100)
One of the longest lefts on Earth: on a good S-SW swell the wall peels for over 800 m and serves up endless rides. A mythical point break at the head of the Golfo Dulce.
Surfable all year. Autumn (Sep-Nov) is the best season: powerful swells, water still mild, less crowd.
Good level required. You can stand, paddle and read a peak. When it fires, better know what you're doing.
Easy beach access, parking usually nearby. Ask locally about seasonal currents.
Wear an appropriate wetsuit. Scout the currents before you paddle out. Respect the locals and right-of-way. Check weather and tides.
Pavones usually works best around rising tide. The tide shapes the sandbanks and the depth over the reef, so check the day's tide times before your session.
Pavones is rather recommended for intermediate surfers. If you're a beginner, prefer a surf school, a small swell and a suitable tide, or look for a more sheltered nearby spot.
The ideal wind at Pavones comes broadly from East: it's offshore, which helps shape and hold the waves. A strong onshore wind generally degrades conditions.
Around Pavones, you can also check conditions at Dominical, Salsa Brava, Playa Hermosa. Compare the scores, wind and swell direction before choosing where to surf.