Surf spot

Isla Grande

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Country: Panama
Coordinates: 9.6353, -79.5569

Metric
Metric	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00	06:00	09:00	12:00	15:00	18:00	21:00	00:00	03:00
Wave height (m)	1.8	1.7	1.4	1.6	1.3	1.2	1.4	1.2	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.5	1.7	1.8	1.9	1.9	1.8	1.9	1.6	2	2	2	1.8	1.7	1.7	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.6	1.5	1.4	1.2	1.2	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.3	1.2	1.2	1.2	1.1	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	0.9	0.9	0.9	1
Wave direction	NE	NE	ENE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	ENE	ENE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE	NE
Wave period (s)	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.8	6.7	6.2	6.8	6.4	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.6	6.8	7	7.3	7.3	7.2	7.3	7	7.5	7.2	7.2	7.2	7.2	6.7	6.8	6.7	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.8	6.7	6.6	6.8	6.6	6	6.2	6.2	6	6	5.9	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.6	5.7	5.6	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.5	5.7
Wave energy (kJ)	282	246	170	206	152	138	153	140	189	203	198	193	191	211	277	348	385	382	348	346	303	406	423	393	324	259	251	224	222	225	234	234	225	207	181	135	130	116	132	128	120	111	100	86	77	67	63	65	69	68	64	59	53	51	53	62
Wind speed (km/h)	8	4.3	3	6.9	9.3	5	2.9	5.5	5.3	3.9	5.2	4.7	10.5	8.7	4	1.6	3.4	2.8	6.6	8	9.2	6.5	4.3	3.4	3.6	4.3	4.9	5	8.3	9.4	9.2	10.2	7.1	9.4	10.1	12	9.3	9.7	7	4.2	3.4	3.5	4	0.5	3.4	4.3	1.9	1.8	6.2	5.5	5.2	3.6	7.9	9.3	8.4	8.4
Wind direction	SWCross-off	WSWGlassy	ESEGlassy	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	NNECross-on	NGlassy	WSWCross-off	WSWOffshore	SWGlassy	SSWCross	WGlassy	WOffshore	WOffshore	WGlassy	WNWGlassy	WSWGlassy	NEGlassy	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	SECross-on	SGlassy	WSWGlassy	SGlassy	SGlassy	SSEGlassy	NNECross-on	NCross	NCross	NECross-on	NNECross-on	ENEOnshore	EOnshore	EOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	ENEOnshore	NECross-on	SSEGlassy	SSWGlassy	SSWGlassy	SGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	NWGlassy	WNWGlassy	SWGlassy	SWCross-off	SSWCross-off	SSWCross	SWGlassy	WOffshore	WSWOffshore	SWCross-off	SWCross-off

Isla Grande, Panama is a tropical beachbreak on the Caribbean coast, known for its relaxed island vibe and warm-water surf.

Surf overview

Wave type: Mostly beachbreak, with some sandbar sections and occasional reef influence nearby.
Best swell: Works best with north to northeast Caribbean swell.
Wind: Cleaner with light offshore or calm conditions; strong trade winds can make it messy.
Skill level: Generally beginner to intermediate, though size and shape can vary with swell.

What it’s like

Fast, fun waves when conditions line up, often with peaky, playful sections.
Typically warmer water and a more laid-back atmosphere than Panama’s Pacific coast.
The area is popular for weekend trips and day visits from Panama City and nearby towns.

Best time to surf

The dry season and Caribbean swell season can offer the most reliable conditions, but surf is often more seasonal and less consistent than major surf destinations.

Notes

Since it’s on the Caribbean side, conditions can change quickly with weather and wind.
Always check local knowledge for current sandbar setup, tides, and safety before paddling out.