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Remedios District, Panama Pacific, Panama

P-Land

8.081, -81.818
Edited by Thomas Jackson
Verified May 2026
Cross-referencedCross-checked against 1 reference
Left · ReefIntermediate → Advanced5–12 ftMay – Oct

A fast, tubing left wrapping around the southwestern tip of Silva de Afuera island, P-Land breaks over a tabletop reef that concentrates S to SW swell into one of the better-shaped waves in the Morro Negrito area. Optimal from mid to high tide, it handles swell in the 5-15ft range and rewards surfers who can read a tight take-off zone quickly. NE offshores groom the face cleanly, but the pinching shoulder punishes hesitation. The reef setup means it typically runs bigger than nearby breaks, and with high consistency it fires regularly enough that someone from the camp is usually out. Bottom: submerged reef. Season: S to SW swell season, broadly May through October. Consistency: high. Getting here requires a 30-minute boat ride from the mainland near Remedios, so dial in conditions before committing to the crossing.

Wave fit

Skill suited
Intermediate → Advanced
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Best months
May – Oct
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Character
Fast tubing left-hand reef.

Conditions

When it works
NESW
Swell window
S
S - SW
Offshore wind
NE
North easterly
Optimum tide
Mid to high tide
Size range
5-15ft
High
Hazards
No concerns
Trip planning

Quick facts

Wetsuit
Boardies
What to bring
  • Shortboard 6ft to 6ft 4in for standard swell
  • Step-up 6ft 6in to 7ft for 10ft-plus days
Lineup
Easy-going
Where it sits

Location

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About this break

What it's actually like

Crowd & Localism

P-Land is the primary break for the Morro Negrito surf camp, which means a built-in rotating crew whenever it is working. Localism in the traditional sense is low given the remote island access, but the tight take-off zone creates functional crowding fast. Prioritize the surfer in position and keep drop-ins to zero, because there is simply nowhere to escape on this reef.

Access & Facilities

Access is exclusively by boat, roughly 30 minutes offshore from near Remedios on the Pacific coast. The surf camp at Morro Negrito is the practical base, offering camping facilities and boat logistics. Parking near the mainland departure point is restricted. Bring water and what you need for the day. The camp also provides proximity to Leftovers further down the reef for a mellower option, and Nestles a 10-minute paddle east for experts chasing short explosive tubes.

Nearby Alternatives

When P-Land is too big or too crowded, Leftovers further down the same reef offers a mushier, more forgiving wall. Nestles to the east delivers explosive short barrels for experienced surfers with energy to burn. The camp-front beachbreak near Morro Negrito handles beginner and improver days when offshore swells are absent.

10-day swell, wind and tide

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P-Land is a reef break suited for intermediate to advanced surfers.
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