🇨🇷 PUNTARENAS, COSTA RICA

Pavones

One of the longest left-hand waves in the world

FAIR

Live Conditions

Conditions Summary

4ft waves — with solid 14s groundswell — hitting at the ideal angle — 4mph onshore wind roughing up the surface

LOW CONFIDENCEModel-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Why it's FAIR

Swell Direction

Primary swell is 200° — matches the ideal 200° window for this spot

Swell Period

14s — strong, long-period groundswell. Maximum wave power and quality.

Wind

4mph onshore — light but will soften wave shape

Season

October is peak season for this spot

Data Confidence

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

At the Break

3.8ft

LOW CONFIDENCE

Model-only forecast, no buoy nearby

Period

14s

✓ Groundswell

Wind

4mph

ONSHORE

Water

87°F

Boardshorts

Swell Direction

100%

Wind Direction

20%

Primary Swell

4.5ft @ 11.5s

SSW 200°

10 Day Outlook

2.9ft

TODAY

Oct 24

(16s)

3.0ft

TMRW

Oct 25

(16s)

3.0ft

MON

Oct 26

(14s)

3.5ft

TUE

Oct 27

(13s)

3.0ft

WED

Oct 28

(9s)

2.3ft

THU

Oct 29

(17s)

2.0ft

FRI

Oct 30

(16s)

2.0ft

SAT

Oct 31

(15s)

1.8ft

SUN

Nov 1

(17s)

2.4ft

MON

Nov 2

(17s)

Best this week: tmrw — 3.0ft

Best next week: MON Nov 2 — 2.4ft

Model Breakdown

ECMWF (45%)3.7ft

ICON (35%)4.5ft

GFS (20%)2.9ft

Model confidence45%

Updated every 30 mins · Open-Meteo ECMWF + ICON + GFS

About

Pavones is a legendary left-hand pointbreak on Costa Rica's remote Osa Peninsula. On a big south swell it produces rides of over 1km — one of the longest waves in the world. Jungle, wildlife, and perfect waves in one of the most remote surf destinations in Central America.

The Break

The main Pavones point — a long left that peels for hundreds of metres on a good south swell. Take off deep and ride as far as your legs will take you.

Ideal Conditions

S-SW swell 6-10ft, light offshore winds, mid tide

Best Months

Jan

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Oct

Nov

Dec

Best months highlighted · Current: Oct

Trip Planner

Pavones Quick Strike

Weekend · 3 Days

Friday

Fly into San Jose (SJO). Domestic flight or long drive to the Osa Peninsula. Stay at a jungle surf lodge.

Saturday

Full day Pavones if swell is up. Spot monkeys and scarlet macaws between sessions.

Sunday

Morning session, begin the journey back to San Jose.

Osa Peninsula Week

Full Week · 7 Days

Day 1

Arrive San Jose, travel to Pavones.

Day 2

Full day Pavones — score as many long rides as possible.

Day 3

Explore Corcovado National Park — one of the most biodiverse places on earth.

Day 4

Back to Pavones if swell is still running.

Day 5

Day trip to Zancudo beach — mellow waves and incredible scenery.

Day 6

Snorkel the Golfo Dulce — whale sharks and dolphins.

Day 7

Final session, travel back to San Jose, fly home.

Local Knowledge

Pavones is remote — bring cash, the nearest ATM is far away.

The rainy season (May-Nov) brings the best swell but also daily rain — plan accordingly.

Wildlife is everywhere — watch for crocodiles near river mouths.

The jungle lodges are basic but beautiful — embrace the off-grid experience.

Rent a 4WD — the roads to Pavones are rough.