Is April a good time for surfing at Pavones?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Pavones. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to PavonesEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 26°C at night
- Weather: 28 sunny days, 25 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in April
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Montañita
Ecuador
1.3 m waves27° water29° air
1166 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ SNC 50 km
2
AprPEAK SEASON
Ollie's Point
Potrero Grande · Costa Rica
1.4 m waves29° water34° air
399 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 39 km
3
AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Maderas
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves27° water33° air
443 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ LIR 87 km
4
AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Colorado
Nicaragua
1.4 m waves27° water34° air
463 km away · Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ MGA 83 km
5
AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.2 m waves27° water33° air
342 km away · Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
6
AprGOOD
Lobitos
Peru
1.7 m waves24° water31° air
1443 km away · Intermediate and up · shorty · ✈ TYL 14 km
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Costa Rica in April →Where to go surfing in April →Questions
Is April a good time for surfing at Pavones?
April is one of the best months for surfing at Pavones. Waves 1 m, water 30°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Pavones in April?
About 30°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Pavones in April?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Pavones in April?
Around 29°C by day and 26°C at night, with about 28 sunny and 25 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in April?
Within 1,500 km: Montañita (1.3 m waves), Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.4 m waves) & Playa Maderas (1.4 m waves).
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