Panama
Surfing
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Surf in Panama is as
hot as the country itself. From Bocas del Toro, famous for its
water sports, to Panama Bay, only an hour's drive from the bustling
Panama City, you are sure to find exactly what kind of surf you
are looking for in! Panama has 6 major surf areas to choose
from: Bocas del Toro, Catalina, Venao, Cambutal, Isla Grande, and
Panama Bay.
One of the best waves
in Bocas is called Dumpers (outside) which is a left hollow reef
break only about 10 m inutes from Isla Colon and Dumpers (Inside)
which is a long left. Best time in Bocas is December through
April.
Want something more popular? Catalina is by far the most known
wave world wide as well as the most visited here in Panama. A sis
hour drive from Panama City, Catalina has consistent waves and
is home to pro events, as it's one of the locations that the Panama
Surfing Association chooses its contests. The best
thing about Catalina is that along with these beautiful waves
there are restaurants and repair shops
in the area.
Other Areas:
Playa Venao -- In beautiful, scenic Los Santos Province.
Often breaks in the 8-10 range, making it a popular location for
international surf contests. Lots of services in nearby Pedasi.
Cambutal -- After Tonosi. Wide variety of waves ranging from 4-11
ft. Also try nearby Corto Ciruito or Dinosaurio. Not very much in
the area; far from any large communities.
Isla Grande -- Popular holiday spot with Panamanians. A coral
bottom produces a pretty decent wave, a very tropical
Caribbean-like spot.
Panama Bay -- Within the area are a few different beaches:
Playa
Malibu is a fun beach break with left and right waves when
the sand bar is in position, it can break from 1 to 7 foot faces
with perfect barrels in booth directions.
Playa Teta is one of the few lefts and it has two breaks, the
front and the point -the last one with the best left wave of the
area in its good days.
Also in the area you can find beaches to
fill all your surfing needs like Rio Mar, Costa Esmeralda and El Palmar. The Panama Bay area has all the facilities for the
traveler like Supermarkets, paved streets, Banks, ATMs, Surf
Camps, Hotels etc.
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