Strike Mission Surf Spots
type: ItemList
description: Expert-verified surf spot database with detailed swell/wind parameters, hazards, and travel information
number of items: 11
item list element: Santa Catalina
item list element: Silverbacks
item list element: Playa Venao
item list element: Cambutal
item list element: Isla Grande
item list element: Bluff Beach
item list element: Paunch
item list element: Carnero Point
item list element: Dumpees
item list element: Wizard Beach
item list element: Tiger Tails
provider: Strike Mission
  type: Organization
  description: Surf forecast intelligence platform
date published: 2026-01-20
date modified: 2026-08-05T00:36:36.607Z

Santa Catalina
type: TouristAttraction
description: Santa Catalina is Panama's premier surf destination—a long right-hand point break in a remote fishing village on the Pacific coast. The wave wraps around a rocky headland, offering multiple sections that can connect for rides of 200+ meters on the right swell. Getting here is an adventure (5+ hours from Panama City), but the sleepy village vibe, consistent waves, and proximity to Coiba National Park (world-class diving) make it worth the journey. Panama's best-kept surf secret.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇦 Panama's best wave • 200m rights • Remote fishing village
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 7.637
  longitude: -81.253
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Veraguas
  address country: Panama
  address region: Central America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Point
  description: This is a point break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 180°-240°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 12s - 16s
  description: Needs at least 12s period. Ideal: 16s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 45° (NE). Offshore range: 0°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.5m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
  description: S-SW swell season. Very consistent.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪨 Rocks, 🏝️ Remote
  description: Rocky reef. Remote fishing village.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PTY
  type: Place
  description: 300 minutes drive from PTY airport.
content rating: community
contributor: Strike Mission Team
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 180
    workable range max: 240
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 45
    offshore range min: 0
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 40
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PTY
    drive time minutes: 300
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 5hr drive from Panama City.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
    season explanation: S-SW swell season. Very consistent.

Silverbacks
type: TouristAttraction
description: Silverbacks is Bocas del Toro's heavy-hitting secret - a powerful right-hand reef break that comes alive when NE Caribbean swells push into Panama's island archipelago. Named for the gorilla-like power of its waves (and the bull sharks that occasionally patrol its waters), this is not a spot for the faint-hearted. When winter storms send energy through the Caribbean, Silverbacks transforms into a serious wave, demanding respect and rewarding commitment with thick, grinding barrels. The boat ride out adds to the adventure, passing through Bocas' reggae-tinged island paradise before arriving at something altogether more primal.
disambiguating description: 🦍 Caribbean power right • Shark territory • Bocas' best when on
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.36066
  longitude: -82.20319
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Bocas del Toro
  address country: Panama
  address region: Central America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.0m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: November-March Caribbean swells. June-July can work.
tourist type: Expert surfers only
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🏝️ Remote, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Remote reef. Boat access. Sharks present.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: Unknown minutes drive from BOC airport. Requires boat access ($50/day).
content rating: community
contributor: Panama surf guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 7
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 2
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 0
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 50
    access notes: Boat from Bocas Town.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul
    season explanation: November-March Caribbean swells. June-July can work.

Playa Venao
type: TouristAttraction
description: Playa Venao is Panama's surf capital—a consistent beach break on the Azuero Peninsula that has grown from sleepy fishing village to the country's most developed surf destination. The wave offers year-round consistency with southwest swells peaking through the rainy season, while the growing infrastructure of surf camps, hostels, and beach bars creates a complete travel experience. The six-hour drive from Panama City is worth it for surfers seeking warm water, uncrowded waves (by Costa Rican standards), and a scene that still maintains its laid-back character. This is Central American surf travel with Panamanian flair.
disambiguating description: 🇵🇦 Panama's surf capital • Azuero Peninsula • Growing scene
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 7.4333
  longitude: -80.2167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Los Santos
  address country: Panama
  address region: Central America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 195°
  description: Works best with swells from 195° (SSW). Workable range: 170°-230°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.6m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.6m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 30° (NNE)
  description: Offshore wind from 30° (NNE). Offshore range: 350°-80°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  description: Year-round waves. SW swells peak May-November.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Strong currents when big. Otherwise mellow.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PTY
  type: Place
  description: 360 minutes drive from PTY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Panama surf community
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 5
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 195
    workable range min: 170
    workable range max: 230
    sweet spot size m: 1.55
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 30
    offshore range min: 350
    offshore range max: 80
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PTY
    drive time minutes: 360
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 6hr drive from Panama City. Growing beach town.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 1
    secondary months: 2
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    season explanation: Year-round waves. SW swells peak May-November.

Cambutal
type: TouristAttraction
description: Cambutal is Panama's wild card—a remote beach break beyond Venao that attracts surfers seeking bigger waves and genuine solitude. The seven-hour drive from Panama City filters out casual visitors, leaving the lineup to dedicated travelers who appreciate eco-lodges over beach bars and empty peaks over convenience. The wave is more exposed than Venao, catching more swell and producing larger, more powerful surf. The remoteness demands commitment but delivers the kind of uncrowded experience that has become rare in Central America. This is where Panama's surf frontier begins.
disambiguating description: 🏕️ Wild Panama • Seven hours from city • Frontier surfing
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 7.26533
  longitude: -80.48657
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Los Santos
  address country: Panama
  address region: Central America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 200°
  description: Works best with swells from 200° (SSW). Workable range: 175°-235°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 35° (NE)
  description: Offshore wind from 35° (NE). Offshore range: 350°-90°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.4m and 1.6m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
  description: SW swell season. More exposed than Venao.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🏝️ Remote, 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Remote location. Strong rips.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PTY
  type: Place
  description: 420 minutes drive from PTY airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Panama surf guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 200
    workable range min: 175
    workable range max: 235
    sweet spot size m: 1.9
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 35
    offshore range min: 350
    offshore range max: 90
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PTY
    drive time minutes: 420
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: 7hr drive from Panama City. Off the beaten path.
  best season:
    primary months: 4
    primary months: 5
    primary months: 6
    primary months: 7
    primary months: 8
    primary months: 9
    primary months: 10
    primary months: 11
    primary months names: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
    secondary months: 12
    secondary months: 3
    secondary months names: Dec, Mar
    season explanation: SW swell season. More exposed than Venao.

Isla Grande
type: TouristAttraction
description: Isla Grande is Panama's Caribbean secret—a reef break on the country's north coast that needs north swells to activate but rewards the right conditions with crystal-clear water and quality left-handers over shallow reef. Most visitors know this island as a weekend escape from Panama City for snorkeling and beaches, but a small community of surfers monitors winter swells from the North Atlantic. The boat ride from historic Portobelo adds adventure, while the island's laid-back atmosphere provides the perfect counterpoint to the Pacific coast's more consistent surf scene.
disambiguating description: 🏝️ Caribbean gem • North swell needed • Crystal clear
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.6333
  longitude: -79.5667
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Colón
  address country: Panama
  address region: Central America
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking left.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 20°
  description: Works best with swells from 20° (NNE). Workable range: 350°-60°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.8m. Too small below 1m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 180° (S)
  description: Offshore wind from 180° (S). Offshore range: 140°-220°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Caribbean swell season. N-NE swells.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: Shallow reef. Caribbean side.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: PTY
  type: Place
  description: 120 minutes drive from PTY airport. Requires boat access ($30/day).
content rating: community
contributor: Panama surf guides
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 20
    workable range min: 350
    workable range max: 60
    sweet spot size m: 1.75
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 180
    offshore range min: 140
    offshore range max: 220
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: PTY
    drive time minutes: 120
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 30
    access notes: Boat from Portobelo. Weekend getaway from Panama City.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 6
    secondary months: 7
    secondary months names: Jun, Jul
    season explanation: Caribbean swell season. N-NE swells.

Bluff Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Bluff Beach is Panama's most powerful beach break—a heavy, hollow shorey that throws square pits onto the sand of Isla Colón. The wave has a reputation for snapping boards and delivering beatdowns, but also for producing some of the Caribbean's most photogenic barrels. Part of the Bocas del Toro archipelago, it's a tropical surf destination with consistent winter swell.
disambiguating description: 💥 Caribbean Supertubos • Heavy shorebreak • Bocas barrel factory
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.4333
  longitude: -82.3167
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Colón
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3m
  description: Ideal size: 2.1m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter NE swells. Consistent beach break.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips, 🦈 Sharks
  description: Strong rips. Occasional shark sightings.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BOC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local operators
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 2.1
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Bocas del Toro. Isla Colón north coast.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter NE swells. Consistent beach break.

Paunch
type: TouristAttraction
description: Paunch is the wave that put Bocas del Toro on the surfing map. This versatile reef break offers something for everyone—hollow barrel sections for the chargers, long open walls for the cruisers. The wave breaks both ways with multiple takeoff zones, making it work through most tides and swell angles. A true Caribbean gem.
disambiguating description: 🌴 Bocas signature wave • Barrels to walls • Complete package
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.4167
  longitude: -82.3
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Colón
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 3.7m
  description: Ideal size: 2.5m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 3.7m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter swells. Complete package wave.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, 🦔 Urchins
  description: Reef break. Watch for urchins.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BOC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local operators
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 2.45
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Bocas del Toro. Near Bluff Beach.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells. Complete package wave.

Carnero Point
type: TouristAttraction
description: Carnero Point on Isla Carenero is one of Bocas del Toro's most consistent waves—a quality right that breaks over reef in the channel between islands. A short boat ride from town, it offers reliable surf when other spots are too big or blown out. Classic Caribbean point surf.
disambiguating description: 🚤 Bocas' reliable right • Island point break • Boat access perfection
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.3707
  longitude: -82.2291
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Carenero
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking right.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.6m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid-high
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.8m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter swells. Consistent quality right.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: One of DR's most iconic. Consistent quality right over reef.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 10 minutes drive from BOC airport. Requires boat access ($10/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Surfline, local operators
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 4
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 1.65
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 10
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 10
    access notes: Bocas del Toro. Short boat ride from main island.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells. Consistent quality right.

Dumpees
type: TouristAttraction
description: Dumpees is Bocas del Toro's sucky tube machine—a wave originally discovered by bodysurfers but now ridden by stand-up surfers who can handle the thick, pitching barrels. The wave jacks up fast over shallow reef and spits hard. Technical but rewarding.
disambiguating description: 🫧 Bocas' sucky tubes • Bodysurfer origins • Technical barrels
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.42
  longitude: -82.3033
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Colón
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: low-mid
  description: Works best between 0.3m and 1.2m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Winter swells. Bocas paradise but surfers score too.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef, ⚠️ Shallow
  description: BodySurfer's paradise but surfers score too. Sucky tubes.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BOC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local operators, Surfline
llm context:
  difficulty: 6
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 1.85
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Isla Colón. Near Paunch and Bluff.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Winter swells. Bocas paradise but surfers score too.

Wizard Beach
type: TouristAttraction
description: Wizard Beach is a fun, all-around beach break on Isla Bastimentos in Bocas del Toro. Accessible by boat from town, it offers mellow waves suitable for all levels in a tropical paradise setting. A great option when the reef breaks are too intense.
disambiguating description: 🧙 Bocas beach magic • Fun for all levels • Boat access paradise
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.3421
  longitude: -82.1409
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Bastimentos
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Beach
  description: This is a beach break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 0.8m - 2m
  description: Ideal size: 1.4m. Too small below 0.8m, too big (closeout) above 2m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 8s - 12s
  description: Needs at least 8s period. Ideal: 12s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: all
  description: Works best between 0.2m and 2.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Quality reef option near Paunch.
tourist type: All skill levels
warning: Warning
  text: 🌀 Strong rips
  description: Quality reef option near Paunch.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 30 minutes drive from BOC airport. Requires boat access ($15/day).
content rating: verified
contributor: Local operators, travel reports
llm context:
  difficulty: 4
  crowd level: 2
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 1.4
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 30
    boat required: true
    boat cost usd per day: 15
    access notes: Isla Bastimentos. Boat access from Bocas town.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Quality reef option near Paunch.

Tiger Tails
type: TouristAttraction
description: Tiger Tails is a quality reef break near Paunch on Isla Colón—offering an alternative when the main breaks are crowded. The wave delivers consistent surf with a mellow vibe and beautiful Bocas scenery.
disambiguating description: 🐯 Bocas reef alternative • Near Paunch • Mellow vibe
geo: GeoCoordinates
  latitude: 9.425
  longitude: -82.295
address: PostalAddress
  address locality: Isla Colón
  address country: Panama
  address region: Caribbean
additional property: Wave Type
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Reef
  description: This is a reef break, breaking both.
additional property: Optimal Swell Direction
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 45°
  description: Works best with swells from 45° (NE). Workable range: 20°-80°.
additional property: Swell Size Sweet Spot
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 1.2m - 2.5m
  description: Ideal size: 1.9m. Too small below 1.2m, too big (closeout) above 2.5m.
additional property: Swell Period
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 10s - 14s
  description: Needs at least 10s period. Ideal: 14s+ (long-period groundswell).
additional property: Optimal Wind
  type: PropertyValue
  value: 225° (SW)
  description: Offshore wind from 225° (SW). Offshore range: 190°-260°. Best window: morning.
additional property: Tide Preference
  type: PropertyValue
  value: mid
  description: Works best between 0.6m and 1.5m tide.
additional property: Primary Season
  type: PropertyValue
  value: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
  description: Quality reef option near Paunch.
tourist type: Intermediate to advanced
warning: Warning
  text: 🪸 Sharp reef
  description: Quality reef option near Paunch.
accessibility API: Nearest airport: BOC
  type: Place
  description: 15 minutes drive from BOC airport.
content rating: verified
contributor: Local operators
llm context:
  difficulty: 5
  crowd level: 3
  water temp c: 28
  best board: shortboard
  swell physics:
    explanation: Swell direction must be within the workable range AND within the spot's coastal orientation. A south-facing beach cannot receive north swells, no matter the size or period.
    optimal direction degrees: 45
    workable range min: 20
    workable range max: 80
    sweet spot size m: 1.85
  wind physics:
    explanation: Offshore wind (blowing from land toward ocean) grooms the wave face. Onshore wind (blowing from ocean toward land) destroys wave quality. Wind tolerance varies by wave type.
    optimal offshore degrees: 225
    offshore range min: 190
    offshore range max: 260
    max offshore speed kmh: 35
  travel logistics:
    nearest airport: BOC
    drive time minutes: 15
    boat required: false
    boat cost usd per day: 0
    access notes: Isla Colón. Near Paunch.
  best season:
    primary months: 11
    primary months: 12
    primary months: 1
    primary months: 2
    primary months: 3
    primary months names: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
    secondary months: 9
    secondary months: 10
    secondary months names: Sep, Oct
    season explanation: Quality reef option near Paunch.