Pavones, Costa Rica

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Sweet spot 2.5–8 ft

Period

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Sweet spot 12–18 s

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Pavones, Costa Rica

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Not beginner-friendly today

Beginner basics

Where to go

Pavones is a long, point-break wave that demands paddling fitness and reef awareness. The inside section past the river mouth is the mellowest, but it's still a rocky pointbreak.

What to avoid

The main outside takeoff has rocks and locals who paddled an hour for the wave — don't drop in or sit on the peak. Strong currents push you down the point fast.

Best beginner conditions

Wait for a small day (waist-high SW swell, sub-3 ft) with light E wind on a mid-incoming tide. Better still, learn first at Playa Hermosa or Dominical's beach breaks before tackling Pavones.

New to surfing? Read the beginner guide →

Wetsuit

Fall setup

Season-based baseline. Water temp varies week to week.

Full guide

3/2 Fullsuit

Prime season—comfortable and flexible

4/3 Fullsuit

Late fall, especially with north winds

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