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Surfing Pavones

Break Description

Legendary left point break that can deliver rides almost 3/4 mile long on a good swell. One of the best, longest waves in Costa Rica.

Surfing Pavones can be incredible when it's good, but it's fickle.

 

Catching it Good

Not exactly known for it's consistency, Pavones breaks best on South swells, April-November.

Tides: Rideable on all tides, but it tends to close out less on mid-high tides. On low tides the cobblestones become more visible, and the paddle in and out becomes a lesson in the classic rock-walk dance, but at least the rocks are smooth.
You can go surfing any tide really.


Hotels in the Area

Esquina Del Mar- This restaurant/cabinas with 3 rooms on top is the right on the break, and you can watch the end of the wave right from your room. The rooms are only $8-$10 per person/night, and you share a bathroom and shower. Occasionally on Fri-Sat the partying from downstairs will wake you up, but why not join em? My favorite place to stay after surfing in Pavones.....

 

   

 

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