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Level 4/10

Wizard Beach

Isla Bastimentos, Panama

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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.

Wizard Beach surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today4

Poor

0.6mNE@6s

6km/h

0.6m@6s

6km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.5mNE@6s

7km/h

0.5m@6s

7km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.4mNE@6s

6km/h

0.4m@6s

6km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.3mNE@6s

5km/h

0.3m@6s

5km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.2mNE@7s

5km/h

0.2m@7s

5km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.2mNE@6s

9km/h

0.2m@6s

9km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.1mNE@7s

13km/h

0.1m@7s

13km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.6mNE@5s

13km/h

0.6m@5s

13km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.9mNE@7s

12km/h

0.9m@7s

12km/h

Fri13

Fair

0.9mNE@7s

10km/h

0.9m@7s

10km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 11 km/h · PM 3 km/h

Swell

0.6m

NE(44°)

Score: 3/25

Period

Short period

Score: 2/25

Wind

6km/h

S(185°)

Score: 22/25

Weather

27°C

0.4mm96%

First light 5:48amSunrise 6:18amSunset 6:05pmLast light 6:35pm

Windswell

—

Secondary

0.1m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.6m @6s NE in window

Wind6 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:48am–6:35pm · through highIdeal tide: 0.2–2.5m

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°C

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2m1.0

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swell

windkm/h

11g19

10g15

5g13

4g8

2g9

5g10

4g8

9g13

10g19

12g18

9g16

3g9

5g12

8g12

5g10

5g14

1g6

4g9

9g16

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3g12

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7g14

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16g23

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11g22

9g22

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11g23

8g18

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17g24

18g26

15g26

12g20

10g20

11g20

12g22

13g25

8g16

8g18

16g21

11g23

7g23

tidem

2:00am0.2m

8:30am0.4m

3:00pm0.3m

7:30pm0.4m

2:30am0.2m

9:10am0.5m

4:30pm0.3m

9:30pm0.3m

3:30am0.2m

11:00am0.5m

7:00pm0.2m

1:00am0.3m

11:30am0.5m

8:00pm0.1m

2:30am0.3m

12:15pm0.5m

8:30pm0.1m

2:30am0.3m

6:00am0.3m

12:45pm0.5m

9:30pm0.0m

5:30am0.2m

1:30pm0.5m

9:50pm0.0m

4:30am0.2m

2:00pm0.4m

10:30pm0.0m

6:30am0.3m

2:50pm0.5m

6:30am0.2m

3:30pm0.5m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:00 am

Low · 0.20m

8:30 am

High · 0.41m

3:00 pm

Low · 0.30m

7:30 pm

High · 0.37m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction24/25

Swell Size3/25

Swell Period2/25

Wind22/25

Raw Score51/100

Adjustments

Wind History-1

🌊 Tide+5

📉 Undersized Swell-10

🚫 Undersized Capmax 44

Adjusted Score45/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score44

🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.6m @6s NE in window

Wind6 km/h S cross-shore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NE (45°)
Direction range: 20° - 80°
Size range: 0.8m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.3m - 1.7m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 12s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: SW (225°)
Offshore range: 190° - 260°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.2m - 2.5m

Water temp

28°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

4/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Isla Bastimentos. Boat access from Bocas town.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Wizard Beach?

Wizard Beach is a beach break in Isla Bastimentos, Panama, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Wizard Beach?

Wizard Beach picks up swell from the NNE round to the E, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NE. It starts working at around 0.8m and handles up to about 2m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.7m. Period matters too: aim for 12s or longer, as anything under 8s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Wizard Beach?

A SW wind is dead offshore at Wizard Beach, and anything from the S round to the W keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 10am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Wizard Beach?

Wizard Beach has a preferred tide range, roughly 0.2m to 2.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Wizard Beach?

The most reliable run of swell at Wizard Beach comes Nov to Mar. There's a second window in Sep to Oct too. Quality reef option near Paunch.

How cold is the water at Wizard Beach?

The water at Wizard Beach averages around 28°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Wizard Beach good for beginners?

It's more of an intermediate wave, rated 4/10 for difficulty, so newer surfers are best off sticking to the smaller days. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 2/10). Quality reef option near Paunch.

How do I get to Wizard Beach?

The nearest airport on our list is BOC, then it's roughly a 30-minute drive. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $15 USD, but confirm with an operator). Isla Bastimentos. Boat access from Bocas town.