La Punta (Santa Catalina)

La Punta (Santa Catalina)

JPHM+P7 Santa Catalina, Panama

Reef breakRight-handIntermediateMarch to October (south swells)

About This Break

Panama's most famous wave — a long right-hand reef-and-rock break that holds big Pacific swells. La Punta at Santa Catalina is an intermediate-level right-hand reef break in Panama, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). Best on a mid-to-high tide. Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone. Want to live minutes from Santa Catalina? Explore surf real estate for sale near Panama on International Surf Properties.

Spot Characteristics

Wave Type
Reef break
Wave Direction
Right-hand
Wave Quality
High quality
Tides
Best on a mid-to-high tide
Consistency
Consistent through the season
Best Season
March to October (south swells)
Suitable For
Intermediate
Region
Central America

Local Knowledge

Crowds

Moderate; can get busy in peak season

Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.

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