Surfing in Panama in October
In October the best surfing in Panama is at Santa Catalina & Playa Venao.
Updated November 2026 · weather data 2022–2026
In short
- Waves: 1.1 m on average (daily maximum)
- Water: 29°C, no wetsuit
- Air: 28°C by day, 24°C at night
- Weather: sun (6+ hours) on about 21 days, rain (1+ mm) on about 31; a day can have both
- Warm enough for no wetsuit: Santa Catalina & Playa Venao.
- For beginners: Playa Venao.
When are you planning to go?
1
OctPEAK SEASON
Santa Catalina
Panama
1.1 m waves29° water28° air
Intermediate and up · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 101 km
2
OctPEAK SEASON
Playa Venao
Panama
1.1 m waves29° water28° air
Beginner-friendly · no wetsuit · ✈ CTD 66 km
Averages of the 2 spots on this page. Wave height: average daily maximum.
Questions
Where to go surfing in Panama in October?
Santa Catalina: 1.1 m waves; Playa Venao: 1.1 m waves.
How warm is the water in Panama in October?
About 29°C: no wetsuit.
Where can beginners go surfing in October?
Good spots for beginners this month: Playa Venao.
Which airport is closest?
Alonso Valderrama Airport (CTD), 101 km from Santa Catalina.
