Pavones Surf Break

Pavones Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.43° N 83.11° W

Issued: 5 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pavones sea temperature is
29.5° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Pavones surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Pavones surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 6AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 24 Jun, 3PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SSW swell with 554 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 9PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SSW swell.

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 (Jun 20) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pavones in the next 16 days are 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 24) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9PM (Sat 20th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Tue 23rd Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful 3PM (Wed 24th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pavones over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 62mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
164
152
142
140
123
80
90
102
216
277
448
534
480
554
411
316
320
198
324
322
307
Wind (km/h)
0
W
10
WSW
5
NNW
0
SSE
10
SW
5
NW
0
WSW
10
WSW
5
WNW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
S
5
ENE
10
E
5
NE
0
E
5
SSW
5
NW
0
SSE
10
SW
5
NNW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
7:00PM2.75m
7:36AM2.88m
7:57PM2.58m
8:30AM2.76m
8:56PM2.42m
9:25AM2.65m
9:58PM2.32m
10:20AM2.57m
11:00PM2.27m
11:15AM2.52m
11:58PM2.27m
12:07PM2.52m
00:50AM2.31m
Low Tide
12:56PM0.47m
1:14AM0.36m
1:53PM0.58m
2:07AM0.55m
2:52PM0.67m
3:02AM0.72m
3:52PM0.73m
4:00AM0.84m
4:50PM0.75m
4:58AM0.91m
5:46PM0.72m
5:53AM0.92m
6:36PM0.67m
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5:15
5:15
5:15
5:16
5:16
5:16
5:16
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
 mm
1
4
4
1
5
7
1
15
24
11
61
2
1
2
Temp °C
29
29
26
29
29
26
29
28
24
29
28
24
27
26
24
28
29
26
29
29
26
Feels °C
32
32
30
33
32
31
33
32
28
32
32
28
31
29
29
31
32
30
32
32
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
S
7
0.5
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
S
7
0.6
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
Energy kJ
164
152
142
140
81
14
24
34
34
277
448
534
480
554
411
316
320
198
324
174
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
11
0.4
S
10
0.3
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.4
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
20
0.6
S
8
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.5
S
7
0.5
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
17
Energy kJ
37
37
33
17
48
75
90
102
216
46
46
33
29
29
28
28
26
178
55
322
307
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.5
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.4
S
18
0.3
S
16
0.2
S
20
0.5
S
6
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
2
5
6
6
123
80
45
34
102
30
14
176
162
98
46
31
20
63
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
19
0
0
140
10
0
19
10
0
120
10
0
0
0
0
28
0
0
205
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Golfo Dulce
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
3
2
4
3
3
3
3
4
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Costa Rica
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
3
3
4
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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