Zancudo Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Costa-Rica – Golfo Dulce)
| Name: | Zancudo |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SW | Offshore Wind: NE |
Zancudo in Golfo Dulce is a sheltered point break that has reasonably consistent surf Works best in offshore winds from the northeast. Groundswells more frequent than windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the southwest.The waves is a point break that peels left. Best around mid tide. When the surf is up, it can get quite busy in the water. Take care of Jellyfish,sea-lice.
Overall Zancudo 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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Visitor Reviews of Zancudo |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Zancudo:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Pavones | 6 mi |
| Second closest break | La Esquina del Mar | 7 mi |
| Third closest break | Cabo Blanco | 11 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Backwash | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Pan Dulce | 12 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Zancudo: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 582 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 791 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 1179 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1211 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Mid Gulf Buoy | 1271 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Zancudo: |
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| Closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 84 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 103 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Puntarenas, Costa Rica | 153 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | San Juan del Norte (Greytown), Nicaragua | 170 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 229 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Zancudo: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1277 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1831 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1833 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1869 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1879 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Zancudo: |
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| Closest city location | Golfito (Costa Rica) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Corredor (Costa Rica) | 16 mi |
| Third closest city location | Finca Blanco Numero Uno (Panama) | 21 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Canoas (Costa Rica) | 21 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Progreso (Panama) | 21 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Zancudo is Golfito Airport (GLF) in Costa Rica, 16 km (10 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Zancudo is Coto 47 Airport (OTR), also in Costa Rica, 21 km (13 miles) away.
- Third is Palmar Sur Airport (PMZ) in Costa Rica, 61 km (38 miles) away.
- Enrique Malek International (David) Airport (DAV) in Panama is 79 km (49 miles) away.
- Cap Manuel Nino International (Changuinola) Airport (CHX), also in Panama is the fifth nearest airport to Zancudo and is 125 km (78 miles) away.
