Is May a good time for surfing at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff?
May is a fair month for surfing at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff; the best time is January–February, July. Waves 1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
Plan your trip to Bocas del Toro – Playa BluffEvery month at a glance, daily wind and waves from years of weather statistics, photos, videos and local tips.Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 31°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 29°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: 27 sunny days, 26 rainy days
Wave height: average daily maximum. Figures from 5 years of weather data (Open-Meteo).
Best time to go →Other spots for surfing in May
Within 1,500 km, ranked by wave height and, a little, warm water.
Other surfing spots in Panama in May →Where to go surfing in May →Schools and camps near Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff
- B&B Surfari 6.9 km
Camps and schools are from OpenStreetMap; check with them directly before you book.
Questions
Is May a good time for surfing at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff?
May is a fair month for surfing at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff; the best time is January–February, July. Waves 1 m, water 31°C (no wetsuit), air 29°C.
How warm is the water at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff in May?
About 31°C: no wetsuit.
How big are the waves at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff in May?
About 1 m on average (daily maximum).
What is the weather like at Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff in May?
Around 29°C by day and 25°C at night, with about 27 sunny and 26 rainy days.
Where else can I go surfing in May?
Within 1,500 km: Ollie's Point – Potrero Grande (1.3 m waves), Playa Maderas (1.3 m waves) & Playa Colorado (1.3 m waves).
