Pan Dulce
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Get it good and you won't want to leave.
Atmosphere:
Most beautiful part of costa rica...monkeys in the trees, clear blueish water, and a perfect point break.
Additional Info:
"This wave has several fast sections that break over a rocky bottom. Best conditions with a large swell from the south at mid tide."
more at :
http://www.surf-costarica.com/break/pan_dulce.htm
Pan dulce is very infested with large tiger sharks. Beware surfing early morning that is their feeding time because they go in the bay the wave peels into and have been known to consistently attack surfers.
Location
Loading...Access
A few points before Matapalo...just before backwash
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Long (150 to 300m) |
| Good day length | Exceptional (>500m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Unknown |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | South |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 12ft |
| Tide | All tides |
| Tide movement | Don't know |
Crowd
| Week | Few surfers |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks, Localism, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
Pavones
0.30 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |
Backwash
0.75 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Regular (100 days/year) |
Matapalo
9.41 miles away
| Direction: | Right |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Very consistent (150+ days/year) |