Isla Grande · Colon · Panama
Caribbean island off the Costa Arriba de Colon with reef waves on its exposed side; works during the winter trade-wind swells and needs a boat from La Guaira.
For intermediate surfers the best months are June to July: in July 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: June. Local guides: December-March.
Water 28 °C in February to 30 °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 | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 28 °C |
| Apr | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| May | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Nov | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Dec | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 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 June to July; in July about 2 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: December-March.
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in February to 30 °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 (coral reef; boat access).
N, NE swell, S, SW wind (offshore), at mid tide. Typical size 1-2.5 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Isla Grande are in the Surf Spoting app.