Morro Negrito · Chiriqui · Panama
Hollow, fast left over reef off Isla Silva in the Gulf of Chiriqui, reached by boat from the Morro Negrito surf camps; one of the best lefts in Panama.
For intermediate surfers the best months are May to June: in June 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: May to June. Local guides: April-October (south swell season).
Water 28 °C in November to 30 °C in April: 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 | – | 29 °C |
| Feb | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Mar | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Apr | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| May | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 30 °C |
| Jun | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 30 °C |
| Jul | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Aug | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 30 °C |
| Sep | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 30 °C |
| Oct | 0 | 0 | 0 | – | 29 °C |
| Nov | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 28 °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 May to June; in June about 2 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-October (south swell season).
The sea ranges from about 28 °C in November to 30 °C in April. 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; boat access).
SW, S swell, NE, N wind (offshore), at mid to high tide. Typical size 1.5-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for P-Land (Isla Silva) are in the Surf Spoting app.