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Pan Dulce: surf spot in Pavones
- Wave
- Point break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- E (offshore wind: W)
- Best tide
- all tides (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 (8.3880, -83.2761)
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
- Backwash (Golfo Dulce): Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: low
Places to stay near Pan Dulce
- Pavones Lodge La Piña (14 km away): B&B
- La Ponderosa (15 km away): Hotel
- Pineapplecreek Camping Pavones (15 km away): Camping
- Casa Déjà vu CR (15 km away): Hotel
- Surf House Pavones (15 km away): Surf camp
- Hotel La Perla (15 km away): Hotel
- Esperanza Pavones (15 km away): Hostel
- Cabinas Carol (16 km away): Hotel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Pan Dulce?
Pan 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: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the W.
What wind is offshore at Pan Dulce?
Pan Dulce faces E, so wind from the W blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the E blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Pan Dulce?
The best tide at Pan Dulce is all tides, 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 Pan Dulce good for beginners?
Pan Dulce is for advanced surfers.
Where can I stay near Pan Dulce?
The nearest places to stay are Pavones Lodge La Piña (14 km away), La Ponderosa (15 km away), Pineapplecreek Camping Pavones (15 km away) and Casa Déjà vu CR (15 km away). Swell Cabin lists 16 places to stay within 10 km of Pavones.
What is the surf forecast for Pan Dulce?
Swell Cabin rates Pan 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.
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