Silverbacks surf forecast

Isla Bastimentos · Bocas del Toro · Panama

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Bocas del Toro's big-wave right, a heavy reef off Isla Bastimentos that starts working around head high and holds much larger northeast swells.

Break
reef break, rights; faces NNW
Level
advanced
Best swell
N, NE
Best wind
S, SW (offshore)
Best tide
all tides
Season
December-March, plus a June-August window
Typical size
2-5 m
Crowd
medium
Hazards
shallow reef; big waves; boat access

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Questions

Is Silverbacks good for beginners?

It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; big waves).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Silverbacks?

N, NE swell, S, SW wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 2-5 m.

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