Paunch surf forecast

Isla Colon · Bocas del Toro · Panama

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Reef break by the road between Bocas town and Bluff, with a left and a right over shallow coral; reef booties help.

Break

reef break, lefts and rights; faces E

Level

intermediate

Best swell

NE, N, E

Best wind

W, SW (offshore)

Best tide

all tides

Season

December-March, plus a June-August window

Typical size

1-2.5 m

Crowd

medium

Hazards

shallow reef; urchins

Nearby spots

• Dumpers, Isla Colon
• Carenero, Isla Carenero
• Silverbacks, Isla Bastimentos
• Bluff Beach, Isla Colon, Bocas del Toro
• Wizard Beach, Isla Bastimentos

Questions

Is Paunch good for beginners?

It is best for intermediate surfers (shallow reef; urchins).

What swell, wind and tide work best at Paunch?

NE, N, E swell, W, SW wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-2.5 m.

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