Cambutal is an exposed beach and reef break that has consistent surf and offshore winds that mainly blow from the north. Most of the surf comes from groundswells and the best swell direction is from the south but Cambutal receives swells from the north and west as well due to its geographical position. The beach and the reef both provide left and right breaks.

Cambutal has breaks ranging from beginner to advanced. Shortboards, longboards, funboards, and SUPs all work well here. The wave works best at medium to high tide, but good surfing can also be experienced at low tide. It very rarely gets crowded at Cambutal, unlike other surfing destinations in Panama such as Santa Catalina.

https://www.surf-forecast.com/breaks/Cambutal