Pavones Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Costa-Rica – Golfo Dulce)
Photo credit: Mateo
Surf Break: Pavones
| Name: | Pavones |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: E |
Pavones in Golfo Dulce is a sheltered point break that has unreliable waves The best wind direction is from the east. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest.The break here is a left hand point. Best around low tide when the tide is rising. When it's working here, it can get crowded. Take care of rocks in the line up.
Overall Pavones Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Pavones surf quality by season and Pavones surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Pavones |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Pavones:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | La Esquina del Mar | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Cabo Blanco | 5 mi |
| Third closest break | Zancudo | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Backwash | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Hog Hole | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Pavones: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 588 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 797 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 1185 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1218 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 1277 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Pavones: |
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| Closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 86 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 109 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 158 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | San Juan del Norte (Greytown), Nicaragua | 177 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 228 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Pavones: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1270 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1837 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1840 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1876 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1886 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Pavones: |
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| Closest city location | Golfito (Costa Rica) | 15 mi |
| Second closest city location | Finca Blanco Numero Uno (Panama) | 17 mi |
| Third closest city location | Corredor (Costa Rica) | 18 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Progreso (Panama) | 19 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Puerto Armuelles (Panama) | 19 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Pavones is Coto 47 Airport (OTR) in Costa Rica, 25 km (16 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Pavones is Golfito Airport (GLF), also in Costa Rica, 27 km (17 miles) away.
- Third is Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Costa Rica, 70 km (43 miles) away.
- Enrique Malek International (David) Airport (DAV) in Panama is 74 km (46 miles) away.
- Cap Manuel Nino International (Changuinola) Airport (CHX), also in Panama is the fifth nearest airport to Pavones and is 132 km (82 miles) away.
