Pavones
South Pacific, Costa Rica · Point break
Local time — · Sunrise 05:25 · Sunset 17:10
Reading the ocean.
SWELLRADAR is requesting a verified marine run for Pavones.
Spot intelligence.
Pavones is a long point system rather than one take-off. Period and southern angle decide whether the sections connect.
Profile source · Visit Costa Rica surf guideProfile geometry
Swell axis SSW · 210°
Offshore wind from NNE · Advanced profile
Wave
Exceptionally long left-hand point
Rock, cobble and sand
Swell window
S–SW · long period
1.0–3.2 m offshore ranking band
Clean wind
NE–E light offshore
Applied to wind scoring
Tide window
Mid tide · moving
Qualitative timing guidance
Field guide
Read the break.
Character · setup · local read
Field guide
Read the break.
Character
01Pavones is defined by exceptionally long left-hand point over rock, cobble and sand. The shape can change with swell angle, period and the active section, so the live score should always be paired with a visual check from shore.
Best setup
02S–SW · long period swell, ne–e light offshore and mid tide · moving form the profile baseline. SWELLRADAR treats 1.0–3.2 m as a working range, not a guarantee of breaking-wave size.
Lineup read
03This is an advanced profile: positioning, entry and exit should be assessed before committing. Pay particular attention to long rides far from entry, strong sweep and river influence, rocky inside. Local signs and advice always take priority.
Know before you paddle
Live conditions and local advice always override this profile.
Optional community layerRecent surfer reportsVoluntary and potentially incomplete. Not used for the forecast or Surf Score.
The break
Point break
Advanced. Works best with S–SW · long period swell.
Timing
NE–E light offshore
Mid tide · moving. Re-check local observations and the lineup before you paddle out.
Data note
Model data unavailable
SWELLRADAR withholds numerical conditions, scores and surf windows until a quality-checked marine forecast is available.