Home › Costa Rica › Pavones
Pavones surf report and forecast
Swell 1: 0.5 m 15 s SSW · Swell 2: 0.4 m 8 s S · Swell 3: 0.4 m 15 s SW
Best window this week: Monday 06:00 CST — 3.2 0.8 m (2.6 ft) at 15 s, glassy wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (302° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 3.2 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8–0.8 m (2.5–2.7 ft) | 15 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:21–17:10 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 2.6 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 2 kt glassy | 05:21–17:10 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 2.8 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.5–2.8 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:22–17:09 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 2.7 B 2 · A 2 | 0.9–1.2 m (2.8–3.9 ft) | 16 s | SSW | 5 kt glassy | 05:22–17:09 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 2.7 B 2 · A 2 | 0.9–1.2 m (3.1–4.0 ft) | 14 s | SSW | 3 kt glassy | 05:22–17:09 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.6–3.0 ft) | 13 s | SSW | 3 kt glassy | 05:22–17:09 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 2.8 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8–0.9 m (2.7–2.9 ft) | 17 s | SSW | 4 kt glassy | 05:22–17:09 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 06:00 | 3.2 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt N glassy |
| Mon 09:00 | 3.1 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 1 kt SE glassy |
| Mon 12:00 | 2.7 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 7 kt SW cross-shore |
| Mon 15:00 | 2.8 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.7 ft) | 15 s SSW | 8 kt SSW cross-shore |
| Mon 18:00 | 3.0 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 4 kt SSW glassy |
| Mon 21:00 | 2.9 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.6 ft) | 15 s SSW | 5 kt SE offshore |
| Tue 00:00 | 2.7 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 15 s SSW | 1 kt ENE glassy |
| Tue 03:00 | 2.7 B 4 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 15 s SSW | 2 kt NW glassy |
| Tue 06:00 | 2.6 B 3 · A 2 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 2 kt NNE glassy |
| Tue 09:00 | 2.6 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 1 kt WSW glassy |
| Tue 12:00 | 2.6 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 2 kt SW glassy |
| Tue 15:00 | 2.3 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 5 kt WSW cross-onshore |
| Tue 18:00 | 2.4 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 4 kt W glassy |
| Tue 21:00 | 2.6 B 3 · A 1 | 0.8 m (2.5 ft) | 14 s SSW | 0 kt NNE glassy |
Pavones tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (CST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | Low 02:10 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) · High 08:20 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 14:40 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) · High 21:10 (+0.9 m / +3.1 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | Low 03:30 (-0.8 m / -2.7 ft) · High 09:30 (+0.8 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 15:50 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 22:20 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | Low 04:40 (-0.9 m / -2.8 ft) · High 10:40 (+0.8 m / +2.7 ft) · Low 17:00 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 23:20 (+1.0 m / +3.4 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | Low 05:40 (-0.9 m / -3.1 ft) · High 11:50 (+0.9 m / +2.8 ft) · Low 17:50 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 00:10 (+1.1 m / +3.6 ft) · Low 06:30 (-1.1 m / -3.5 ft) · High 12:40 (+0.9 m / +3.0 ft) · Low 18:40 (-1.0 m / -3.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | High 01:00 (+1.2 m / +3.8 ft) · Low 07:20 (-1.1 m / -3.8 ft) · High 13:30 (+1.0 m / +3.2 ft) · Low 19:30 (-1.0 m / -3.3 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | High 01:40 (+1.2 m / +4.0 ft) · Low 08:00 (-1.2 m / -4.0 ft) · High 14:10 (+1.0 m / +3.4 ft) · Low 20:10 (-1.0 m / -3.4 ft) |
Best time to surf Pavones
Biggest swell runs May–Nov: average 1.1 m (3.7 ft) in September from SSW at 10 s, against 0.7 m (2.4 ft) in January (2015–2024 average). Best time to surf in Costa Rica
Nearby spots
- 8.5 Dominical 125 km · 0.8 m (2.7 ft) now
- 9.6 Playa Hermosa (Jacó) 207 km · 0.9 m (3.1 ft) now
- 9.7 Jacó 214 km · 1.0 m (3.3 ft) now
- 9.8 Santa Teresa 264 km · 1.1 m (3.5 ft) now
- 9.8 Nosara (Playa Guiones) 328 km · 1.4 m (4.4 ft) now
Embed this Pavones forecast on your website → free widget for hotels, surf schools and blogs
Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Climatology: ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis (waves: ERA5-Ocean) via Open-Meteo.com, CC BY 4.0. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/Costa_Rica). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (8.50, -83.25); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.