What wetsuit for surfing in Panama
Water from about 27 °C in February to 31 °C in October, from the sea temperature at 20 surf spots.
| Month | Water | Wetsuit |
|---|---|---|
| January | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| February | 27–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| March | 27–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| April | 28–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| May | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| June | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| July | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| August | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| September | 29–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| October | 29–31 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| November | 28–30 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
| December | 28–29 °C | 🩳 Boardshorts / rash vest |
By region
The coast is not one temperature: the coldest and warmest month in each region.
| Region | Coldest | Warmest |
|---|---|---|
| Los Santos | March: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | September: 29 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Panama Oeste | February: 27 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | September: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Veraguas | November: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | August: 30 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
| Bocas del Toro | February: 28 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest | October: 31 °C, Boardshorts / rash vest |
Surf towns
Questions
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Panama in winter?
The sea is about 27–29 °C from December to February: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
What wetsuit do I need to surf in Panama in summer?
About 29–30 °C from June to August: a Boardshorts / rash vest.
Can I surf in boardshorts in Panama?
Yes, when the water reaches about 24 °C: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.
Do I need boots, gloves or a hood in Panama?
No: the water stays warm enough without them.