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Punta Banco: surf spot in Pavones
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Point break, left-hander
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.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 (8.3614, -83.1446)
Other surf spots in Pavones
- Pavones: Point break, left-hander, all levels, faces WNW (offshore wind: ESE), 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
- Backwash (Golfo Dulce): Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces SE (offshore wind: NW), best tide: low
Places to stay near Punta Banco
- Tiskita Jungle Lodge (1.3 km away): Hotel
- Sola Vista Eco Lodge (1.6 km away): Guesthouse
- La Ponderosa (1.6 km away): Hotel
- Pavones Lodge La Piña (2.0 km away): B&B
- Pineapplecreek Camping Pavones (2.5 km away): Camping
- Rancho Burica (2.5 km away): Hotel
- Casa Déjà vu CR (3.0 km away): Hotel
- Santuario Vista Mar (3.7 km away): Guesthouse
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Punta Banco?
Punta Banco 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 NE.
What wind is offshore at Punta Banco?
Punta Banco faces SW, so wind from the NE blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the SW blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Punta Banco?
The best tide at Punta Banco is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Punta Banco good for beginners?
Punta Banco suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Punta Banco?
The nearest places to stay are Tiskita Jungle Lodge (1.3 km away), Sola Vista Eco Lodge (1.6 km away), La Ponderosa (1.6 km away) and Pavones Lodge La Piña (2.0 km away). Swell Cabin lists 16 places to stay within 10 km of Pavones.
What is the surf forecast for Punta Banco?
Swell Cabin rates Punta Banco 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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