Surfing in Panama in April
In April the best surfing in Panama is at Playa Venao, Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff & Santa Catalina.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 27–30°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 31°C by day, 25°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 28 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 19; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Playa Venao, Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff & Santa Catalina.
- For beginners: Playa Venao.
When are you planning to go?
1
AprPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.2 m waves27° water33° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
2
AprGOOD
Playa Bluff
Bocas del Toro · Panama
1.1 m waves30° water29° air
Advanced only · no wetsuit · ✈ BOC 7 km
3
AprGOOD
Santa Catalina
Panama
0.9 m waves29° water32° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 101 km
Averages of the 3 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Panama in April?
Playa Venao: 1.2 m waves; Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff: 1.1 m waves; Santa Catalina: 0.9 m waves.
How warm is the water in Panama in April?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in April?
Good spots for beginners this month: Playa Venao.
Which airport is closest?
Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), 66 km from Playa Venao; Bocas del Toro "Isla Colón" International Airport (BOC), 7 km from Bocas del Toro – Playa Bluff.
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