Zancudo Surf Report & Forecast

Pavón, Costa Rica

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🌬️ WIND

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W
1
kt

🌊 SWELL

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E
S
W
3.4
ft
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SWELL
HEIGHT
3.4ft
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SWELL
PERIOD
17s
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WIND GUSTS
1kt
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AIR TEMP
23°C
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SECONDARY
SWELL
1.6ft @
13s
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PRECIPITATION
0mm
SURF QUALITY
EXCELLENT
Excellent conditions right now! Sweet 3.4ft waves with long-period 17s 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
EXCELLENT20 excellent hours
🌊 2.3-3.9ft 💨 1-8kt 🌡️ 23-33°C
TimeQualitySwell HeightPeriodSwell DirWind SpeedWind DirGustsAir TempWater TempRain
12:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.3ft17sS2ktNNW3kt24°C30°C0.9mm
1:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.5ft17sS2ktN2kt24°C30°C0.8mm
2:00 AM
EXCELLENT
2.8ft17sS1ktN2kt24°C30°C0.6mm
3:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.5mm
4:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.1ft17sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.4mm
5:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.4mm
6:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft17sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.3mm
7:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0.2mm
8:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft17sS1ktN1kt23°C30°C0.1mm
9:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sS1ktN1kt23°C30°C0mm
10:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft17sS1ktN1kt23°C30°C0mm
11:00 AM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0mm
12:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.5ft16sS1ktNNE1kt23°C30°C0mm
1:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sS2ktNE2kt25°C30°C0mm
2:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.3ft16sS2ktENE3kt27°C30°C0mm
3:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.2ft16sS2ktE3kt29°C30°C0mm
4:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.4ft16sS3ktSE3kt30°C30°C0mm
5:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.6ft16sS3ktS3kt32°C30°C0mm
6:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sS4ktSW4kt33°C30°C0mm
7:00 PM
GOOD
3.8ft16sS5ktSW5kt32°C30°C0.1mm
8:00 PM
GOOD
3.8ft16sS7ktWSW6kt31°C30°C0.1mm
9:00 PM
GOOD
3.9ft16sS8ktWSW7kt30°C30°C0.2mm
10:00 PM
GOOD
3.9ft16sS6ktWSW5kt29°C30°C0.2mm
11:00 PM
EXCELLENT
3.8ft16sS4ktWSW4kt27°C30°C0.3mm

Saturday

Apr 4
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.5-3.8ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Sunday

Apr 5
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 3.1-3.5ft 💨 2-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Monday

Apr 6
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 2.6-3.0ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-33°C

Tuesday

Apr 7
EXCELLENT19 excellent hours
🌊 1.9-2.6ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 23-31°C

Wednesday

Apr 8
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 1.7-2.2ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Thursday

Apr 9
GOOD10 excellent hours
🌊 1.8-2.1ft 💨 1-7kt 🌡️ 24-34°C

Forecast Summary

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Average Swell:3.5ft @ 16s
Wind Conditions:1-8kt NNW
Water Temperature:30°C

Local Knowledge & Surf Guide

Local Knowledge

Zancudo is a sheltered left-hand point break in Golfo Dulce that offers reasonably consistent surf. The most favorable conditions are a southwest groundswell with offshore winds from the northeast. The break works best around mid-tide. When the surf is on, it can get quite busy, and surfers should be aware of jellyfish and sea-lice. The best time for consistent, clean waves is typically in July.

Best Swell Direction: SW
Bottom Type: Sand
Location: City: Pavón | Neighborhood: Estero Sucio | County: Golfito | Country: Costa Rica | Postcode: 60704 | Road: Calle Zancudo | Full Address: Calle Zancudo, Estero Sucio, Zancudo, 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 DirectionSW
Ideal Wind DirectionNE

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