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Level 4/10

Wizard Beach

Isla Bastimentos, Panama
🌀Strong rips

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
Today20
47
Fair
1.0m@8s
10km/h
Mon21
53
Fair
0.8m@7s
7km/h
Tue22
23
Poor
0.5m@6s
9km/h
Wed23
25
Poor
0.4m@6s
8km/h
Thu24
25
Poor
0.4m@6s
8km/h
Fri25
28
Poor
0.5m@6s
4km/h
Sat26
19
Poor
0.5m@5s
10km/h
Sun27
21
Poor
0.5m@6s
10km/h
Mon28
19
Poor
0.5m@6s
11km/h
Tue29
15
Poor
0.0m@11s
9km/h
5+ days out, less certain

Today's Conditions

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Best session: AfternoonAM 13 km/h · PM 11 km/h
Swell
1.0m
NE(56°)
Score: 15/25
Period
8s
Short period / windswell
Score: 6/25
Wind
10km/h
N(349°)
Score: 10/25
Weather
27°C
0.4mm88%
First light 5:47amSunrise 6:17amSunset 6:25pmLast light 6:55pm
Secondary0.1mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 2:51–6:55pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.2–2.5m
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2m1.0
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7g12
18g23
3g14
11g19
10g16
9g14
5g8
6g11
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tidem
1:30am0.0m
7:10am0.1m
10:50am0.0m
6:30pm0.3m
2:30am0.0m
8:30am0.1m
7:30pm0.3m
3:00am0.0m
9:30am0.1m
7:30pm0.3m
4:30am0.1m
12:30pm0.1m
8:30pm0.2m
4:50am0.1m
12:10pm0.2m
4:00pm0.1m
5:10am0.1m
12:50pm0.2m
5:30pm0.1m
9:30pm0.2m
6:00am0.1m
1:10pm0.3m
8:30pm0.1m
2:10am0.2m
6:30am0.1m
1:50pm0.3m
9:30pm0.0m
3:30am0.1m
7:00am0.1m
2:10pm0.3m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:30 am
Low tide - 0.00m
7:10 am
High tide - 0.09m
10:50 am
Low tide - 0.04m
6:30 pm
High tide - 0.35m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

47
Fair
Components
Swell Direction17/25
Swell Size15/25
Swell Period6/25
Wind10/25
Raw Score48/100
Adjustments
Wind History-1
🌊 Tide+3
💨 Gusty Wind-3
Adjusted Score47/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score47
🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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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 tide is best at Wizard Beach?

The Wizard Beach profile favors the recorded tide range, ideally between 0.2m and 2.5m on the local tide chart. Compare this preference with the forecast tide and local conditions before choosing a session.

What wind direction is offshore at Wizard Beach?

The Wizard Beach profile uses wind from SW (225°) as its preferred direction, with an offshore range of 190° to 260°. Wind speed matters too: light winds outside that range can still produce surfable conditions, while strong offshore winds can make takeoffs difficult.

What swell size and direction work best at Wizard Beach?

The Wizard Beach scoring profile favors swell from NE (20° to 80°), a swell-height range of 0.8m to 2m, and a reference period of 12s. These are model inputs, not guaranteed breaking-wave heights or a promise that the surf will suit every ability.

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

The main season at Wizard Beach is Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar. A secondary window runs Sep, Oct. Quality reef option near Paunch.

How do I get to Wizard Beach?

The spot profile lists BOC as a nearby airport. The estimated road transfer is 30 minutes. A boat transfer is also required. The profile estimates $15 USD; confirm the current price and departure point with an operator. Isla Bastimentos. Boat access from Bocas town.

What kind of wave is Wizard Beach?

Wizard Beach is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 4/10.

Best Season

Peak: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar

Secondary: Sep, Oct

Quality reef option near Paunch.

Getting There

Airport
BOC
Drive time
30 min
Boat required
$15
Data quality
verified

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