Isla Colon · Bocas del Toro · Panama
Fast, hollow left over shallow reef on the east side of Isla Colon, north of Paunch; it punishes mistakes and is for experienced surfers.
For intermediate surfers the best months are April, July: in April about 2 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: April. Local guides: December-March, plus a June-August window.
Water 28 °C in February to 31 °C in October: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Apr | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| May | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 31 °C |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Dec | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
For intermediate surfers April, July; in April about 2 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: December-March, plus a June-August window.
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in February to 31 °C in October. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
It is best for advanced surfers (shallow reef; heavy lip).
NE, N, E swell, W, SW wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Dumpers are in the Surf Spoting app.