Best Time to Ride · Surfing · Panama
Surfing in Panama
3 surfing spots in Panama. The colours show each month: the stronger, the better for surfing.
Find the best time to goTap a spot to see when to go: wind, waves, water temperature, sun and rain in every month, from years of weather statistics.
Updated October 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Top picks: Santa Catalina, Playa Venao & Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff.
- For beginners: Playa Venao.
Wave height: average daily maximum.
Month by month in Panama
| Month | Waves | Water | Wetsuit | Air |
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| JanuaryJan | – | – | – | |
| FebruaryFeb | – | – | – | |
| MarchMar | – | – | – | |
| AprilApr | – | – | – | |
| MayMay | – | – | – | |
| JuneJun | – | – | – | |
| JulyJul | – | – | – | |
| AugustAug | – | – | – | |
| SeptemberSep | – | – | – | |
| OctoberOct | – | – | – | |
| NovemberNov | – | – | – | |
| DecemberDec | – | – | – |
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Best months highlighted. Air: average daytime high.
Questions
Is Panama good for beginners?
Yes, these spots suit beginners: Playa Venao.
Which airport is closest?
Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), 101 km from Santa Catalina; Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC), 7 km from Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff.
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