Quick facts
Travel basics for Panama
- Surf season
- JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Regions in Panama
Where should I surf in Panama?
When to surf Panama
Peak surf months per region. Green = the region works for the majority of its breaks that month. Travel windows that line up across multiple regions give you the most flexibility.
| Region | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panama Caribbean | ||||||||||||
| Panama Pacific |
Top breaks
Top spots in Panama
22 breaks indexed across the country. Here are the most-trusted picks to anchor a trip around.
CORTO CIRCUITO
Panama Pacific
powerful barreling right-hand reef with long slashable wall . Intermediate - Advanced
La Barqueta
Panama Pacific
punchy dumpy beach peaks with closeout tendency . Beginner - Intermediate
Las Lajas
Panama Pacific
mellow long beachbreak peaks . Beginner - Intermediate
Playa Serena
Panama Pacific
long walling right-hand point with hollow take-off . Intermediate - Advanced
Playa Venao
Panama Pacific
sheltered crescent bay beachbreak peaks . Beginner - Intermediate
Rocky Point
Panama Pacific
mellow sloping left-hand reef . Beginner - Intermediate
The Point
Panama Pacific
fast hollow left-hand reef . Intermediate - Advanced
Dumpers
Panama Caribbean
short hollow air-drop barrel over dry reef . Advanced
Camps
Where to stay in Panama
1 camp across the country.
