7 articles · Updated May 2025
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The definitive local ranking — Santa Catalina, Bocas del Toro, Playa Venao, Barqueta, Coiba and more. Wave profiles, skill levels, best seasons and honest recommendations from someone who surfs them all.
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Destination Guide
Why Playa Venao is the top choice for surfing in Panama — all year round, for every level, without the crowds.
Destination Guide
Hollow, powerful and uncrowded by any global standard. The complete guide to Panama's best wave for experienced surfers.
Destination Guide
Turquoise water, colorful island culture and consistent Caribbean breaks. Why Bocas surprises every surfer who goes.
Beginner Guide
90 minutes from the capital — perfect for first lessons, day trips and anyone who wants to surf without a big commitment.
Destination Guide
Raw, powerful and almost always uncrowded. The surf beach near Chiriquí that most travelers never find.
Local Knowledge
The breaks that don't appear on any map, app or travel blog — and why a local guide is the only way to find them.
Pacific vs Caribbean, dry season vs wet season — when exactly to plan your Panama surf trip.
Two countries, two surf scenes. Here's how Panama stacks up — and why more surfers are choosing it.
Everything a first-timer needs to know — from choosing a break to what to pack for your first session.