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Backwash (Golfo Dulce): surf spot in Pavones

Wave

Reef break, right-hander

Level

Advanced

Faces

SE (offshore wind: NW)

Best tide

low (from surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05)

Best season

Apr – Sep: April, May, June, July, August, September

Water temperature

27–30°C (boardshorts)

Location

Pavones, Costa Rica (8.3824, -83.2809)

Other surf spots in Pavones

• Pavones: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), best tide: all tides
• Punta Banco: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
• Zancudo: Beach break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces SW (offshore wind: NE), best tide: all tides
• Pan Dulce: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces E (offshore wind: W), best tide: all tides

Places to stay near Backwash (Golfo Dulce)

• Pavones Lodge La Piña (15 km away): B&B
• La Ponderosa (15 km away): Hotel
• Pineapplecreek Camping Pavones (15 km away): Camping
• Casa Déjà vu CR (16 km away): Hotel
• Hotel La Perla (16 km away): Hotel
• Surf House Pavones (16 km away): Surf camp
• Esperanza Pavones (16 km away): Hostel
• Cabinas Carol (16 km away): Hotel

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Backwash (Golfo Dulce)?

Backwash (Golfo Dulce) is in Pavones, where the best surf season is Apr – Sep (April, May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: low. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the NW.

What wind is offshore at Backwash (Golfo Dulce)?

Backwash (Golfo Dulce) faces SE, so wind from the NW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Backwash (Golfo Dulce)?

The best tide at Backwash (Golfo Dulce) is low, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com and en.wannasurf.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.

Is Backwash (Golfo Dulce) good for beginners?

Backwash (Golfo Dulce) is for advanced surfers.

Where can I stay near Backwash (Golfo Dulce)?

The nearest places to stay are Pavones Lodge La Piña (15 km away), La Ponderosa (15 km away), Pineapplecreek Camping Pavones (15 km away) and Casa Déjà vu CR (16 km away). Swell Cabin lists 16 places to stay within 10 km of Pavones.

What is the surf forecast for Backwash (Golfo Dulce)?

Swell Cabin rates Backwash (Golfo Dulce) hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.

Pavones surf guide

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