Dumpees
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.
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Spot Details
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- Optimal direction
- NE (45°)
- Direction range
- 20° - 80°
- Size range
- 1.2m - 2.5m
- Ideal size
- 2.1m
- Height multiplier
- 0.92×
- Ideal period
- 14s+
Wind Requirements
- Optimal direction
- SW (225°)
- Offshore range
- 190° - 260°
Tide Requirements
- Optimal tide
- low to mid
- Optimal range
- 0.3m - 1.2m
Water temp
28°C
Wetsuit
Boardshorts / Rashguard
Difficulty
6/10
Crowd level
3/10
Access: Isla Colón. Near Paunch and Bluff.
Frequently Asked Questions
What tide is best at Dumpees?
Dumpees works best on a low to mid tide, ideally between 0.3m and 1.2m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.
What wind direction is offshore at Dumpees?
Offshore wind at Dumpees blows from the SW (225°). Anything in the 190° to 260° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.
What swell size and direction work best at Dumpees?
Dumpees wants NE swell (20° to 80°) between 1.2m and 2.5m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.
When is the best time of year to surf Dumpees?
The main season at Dumpees is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Winter swells. Bocas paradise but surfers score too.
How do I get to Dumpees?
Fly into BOC, then allow about 15 minutes by road. Isla Colón. Near Paunch and Bluff.
What kind of wave is Dumpees?
Dumpees is a reef break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 6/10.
Best Season
Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar
Secondary: Sep, Oct
Winter swells. Bocas paradise but surfers score too.
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