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Zancudo: surf spot in Pavones
Suits all levels.
- Wave
- Beach break, lefts & rights
- Level
- all levels
- Faces
- SW (offshore wind: NE)
- Best tide
- all tides (from 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 (8.5047, -83.1277)
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
- 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 Zancudo
- Manzanillo Ecolodge - One-Bedroom House (6.6 km away): Holiday rental
- Kai Vida (10 km away): Hotel
- Cabinas Las Gemelas (12 km away): Hotel
- Surf House Pavones (12 km away): Surf camp
- Cabinas Carol (12 km away): Hotel
- Hotel La Perla (12 km away): Hotel
- Esperanza Pavones (12 km away): Hostel
- Caza Olas (12 km away): Hostel
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Zancudo?
Zancudo 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 Zancudo?
Zancudo 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 Zancudo?
The best tide at Zancudo is all tides, from published surf guides (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 Zancudo good for beginners?
Zancudo suits all levels on an average day; check the size in the forecast before you go out.
Where can I stay near Zancudo?
The nearest places to stay are Manzanillo Ecolodge - One-Bedroom House (6.6 km away), Kai Vida (10 km away), Cabinas Las Gemelas (12 km away) and Surf House Pavones (12 km away). Swell Cabin lists 16 places to stay within 10 km of Pavones.
What is the surf forecast for Zancudo?
Swell Cabin rates Zancudo 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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