Punta Banco
South Pacific · Costa Rica
Reef breakgood for intermediates and advanced surfers
Catches more swell than Pavones; rights and lefts over the reef. Best wind — N/NE.
Live 7-day forecast →
Wave height and period, wind, tide and a “can you surf today” verdict — for every level and for yours personally. Free, no install.
The spot in short
| Type | Reef break |
|---|---|
| Good for | intermediates and advanced surfers |
| Beach faces | southwest |
| Working swell | from south — west |
| Coordinates | 8.36, -83.143 |
FAQ
Is Punta Banco good for beginners?
Punta Banco is a spot for intermediates and advanced surfers. Beginners are better off at an easier spot nearby — see the list below; Plyuh’s forecast shows where it’s safe to learn today.
What’s the surf forecast for Punta Banco today?
The live 7-day forecast — wave height and period, wind, tide, daylight and a plain-words verdict — is on the spot’s page in Plyuh: https://plyuh.com/#cr-south-pacific/punta-banco. The forecast is checked against nearby buoys and satellites.
Spots nearby — South Pacific
- Dominical — Beach break at a river mouth, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Dominicalito — Beach break in a bay, beginners and intermediates
- Cabo Matapalo — surf spot, intermediates and advanced surfers
- Pavones — Long left-hand point, intermediates and advanced surfers