Punta Banco Surf Report & Forecast

Pavón, Costa Rica

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Current Surf Conditions at Punta Banco

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🌊 Surf Quality Timeline (Week)

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🌬️ WIND

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1
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
4.7
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
4.7ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
16s
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WIND GUSTS
1kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Solid 4.7ft swell with long-period 16s ground swell and light offshore winds grooming the faces

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📊 7-Day Detailed Forecast

Expandable daily forecasts with hourly details

Friday

Apr 3
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-5.4ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 23-33°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft17sSSW2ktNNW3kt24°C30°C0.9mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.7ft17sSSW2ktN2kt24°C30°C0.8mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4ft17sSSW1ktN2kt24°C30°C0.6mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.3ft17sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.5mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.4ft17sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.4mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.5ft17sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.4mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft17sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.3mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft17sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.2mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft17sSSW1ktN1kt23°C30°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.8ft16sSSW1ktN1kt23°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft16sSSW1ktN1kt23°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
4.7ft16sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.6ft16sSSW1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
4.8ft16sSSW2ktNE2kt25°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5ft16sSSW2ktENE3kt27°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.1ft16sSSW2ktE3kt29°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.2ft16sSSW3ktSE3kt30°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.2ft16sSSW3ktS3kt32°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.2ft16sSSW4ktSW4kt33°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.3ft16sSSW5ktSW5kt32°C30°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.3ft16sSSW7ktWSW6kt31°C30°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.3ft16sSSW8ktWSW7kt30°C30°C0.2mm
10:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.3ft16sSSW6ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0.2mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
5.4ft15sSSW4ktWSW4kt27°C30°C0.3mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 5.0-5.4ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 4.3-4.9ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 3.6-4.3ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.7-3.6ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-31°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.2-3.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Thursday

Apr 9
EXCELLENT24 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.0ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Forecast Summary

Best Day:Check forecast for optimal conditions
Average Swell:5.0ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt NNW
Water Temperature:30-31°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Punta Banco is an exposed collection of reef and beach breaks in Golfo Dulce that is somewhat consistent, offering both left and right-hand waves. The most favorable conditions are a South to Southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the Northeast. The break works well on all tides. The bottom is a combination of rock, sand, and coral reef. The spot usually has a crew in the water, and surfers should be aware of the rocks and coral reefs (especially at lower tides). The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in the Shoulder Season (May to August).

Best Swell Direction: S
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Pavón | County: Golfito | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60704 | Road: Calle Bahía de Pavón | Full Address: Escuela Punta Banco, Calle Bahía de Pavón, Punta Banco, Pavón, Golfito, Puntarenas, 60704, Costa Rica

Ideal Conditions

This spot performs best under these specific conditions. Forecasts take these into account when rating surf quality.

Ideal Swell DirectionSSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE

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