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Pavones Surf Forecast
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Pavones surfForecast / Golfo Dulce / Costa Rica
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 21 Mar 2026 CSTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Pavones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pavones sea temperature is
30.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pavones this week:
The surf forecast for Pavones over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 23s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pavones in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 21) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (CST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sat 21st Mar) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pavones over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 212 | 150 | 306 | 280 | 276 | 196 | 141 | 139 | 109 | 93 | 90 | 119 | 106 | 104 | 93 | 86 | 85 | 75 | 71 | 70 | 45 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:24PM 3.27 | 4:50AM 3.02 | 5:06PM 3.23 | 5:34AM 2.93 | 5:51PM 3.10 | 6:22AM 2.79 | 6:40PM 2.92 | 7:17AM 2.62 | 7:38PM 2.71 | 8:23AM 2.46 | 8:47PM 2.53 | 9:41AM 2.39 | 10:08PM 2.44 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:11AM 0.15 | 10:41PM 0.03 | 10:53AM 0.18 | 11:24PM 0.07 | 11:37AM 0.27 | 12:11AM 0.19 | 12:26PM 0.43 | 1:03AM 0.36 | 1:22PM 0.62 | 2:05AM 0.53 | 2:30PM 0.79 | 3:18AM 0.67 | 3:52PM 0.88 | ||||||||
Saturday 21 | Sunday 22 | Monday 23 | Tuesday 24 | Wednesday 25 | Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - | 5:33 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:42 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 5 | - | 1 | 5 | - | 1 | 8 | - | 3 | 6 | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 30 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
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Information about the Pavones Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pavones provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pavones can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pavones surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Pavones) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Pavones may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Golfo Dulce? If you are looking for accommodation near Pavones, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Golfo Dulce, consider staying in Golfito which is 24 km (15 miles) away. Other places in and around Golfo Dulce where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Puerto Armuelles which is 31 km (19 miles) away, La Concepcion, Pedregal and David.
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