Surf spot

Carenerro Point Break

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Country: Panama
Coordinates: 9.3483, -82.2288

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.9	0.9	1	1	1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1.1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.9	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.8	0.7	0.7	0.6	0.7	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.5	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.6
Wave direction	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	6	6	6.1	6.3	6.5	6.7	6.6	6.5	6.8	7.3	7.5	7.3	7.2	7.2	7	6.8	7.1	7	7	7	6.8	6.8	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.7	6.6	6.6	6.5	6.3	6	6	6.3	6.3	5.8	5.8	5.7	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.6	5.6	5.8	5.9	6	5.9	5.5	5.4	5.5	5.7	5.9	6	6	5.8	5.9
Wave energy (kJ)	42	39	41	45	53	60	67	75	90	109	117	127	125	115	117	105	122	120	108	93	84	74	66	62	63	64	62	59	56	51	45	42	37	35	33	30	27	25	21	20	17	17	17	21	22	21	19	18	17	18	20	23	24	24	25	25
Wind speed (km/h)	5.8	6.5	5.8	6.3	14.8	16.1	11.5	7.3	6.9	6.9	6.6	8.7	15.3	11.9	9.1	6.4	1.5	3.6	5.8	3.6	6.7	5.4	6.5	4.4	6.6	6.1	4.2	3	10	8.6	9.7	5.8	3.8	4.7	4.7	4.4	12.6	4.2	9.6	8.9	6.4	7.6	2.5	3.6	1.8	5.8	5.3	6.2	7.6	6.6	3.7	2.4	7.6	5.6	6.2	6.8
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Carenero Point Break is a well-known surf spot near Isla Carenero, part of the Bocas del Toro archipelago on Panama’s Caribbean coast. It’s a relatively consistent wave compared with many nearby breaks, making it a popular option for surfers in the area.

What it’s like

Type: Point-style reef break / point break
Wave direction: Usually works best on north to northeast swells
Best for: Intermediate to advanced surfers
Ride: Can offer long, clean, peeling rights depending on conditions
Power: Has more punch than a mellow beach break, with sections that can get fast and hollow

Conditions

Works best with the right swell and light winds
Tides can affect how the wave breaks and how exposed the reef is
Because it’s a reefy setup, there can be shallow sections and a need for good wave positioning

Vibe

Often surfed by locals, traveling surfers, and people staying around Bocas Town and Isla Carenero
Easy to reach compared with more remote breaks in the region
Can get crowded when conditions are good

Things to keep in mind

Reef awareness is important; booties may be useful for some surfers
Check local conditions before paddling out, since wave shape and safety can change quickly
Respect local surfers and the lineup