Isla Grande Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Panama – Colon Vicinity)
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Surf Break: Isla Grande
| Name: | Isla Grande |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: W |
Isla Grande in Colon Vicinity is a fairly exposed reef break that has reliable surf The best wind direction is from the west. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northeast. Both left and right reef breaks. Best around mid tide when the tide is rising. Rarely crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Isla Grande Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Isla Grande surf quality by season and Isla Grande surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Isla Grande |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Isla Grande:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playon | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Palenque | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Maria Chiquita | 27 mi |
| Fourth closest break | V-Land | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Nuevo Loco | 44 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Isla Grande: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 511 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 794 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 1135 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 1180 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1191 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Isla Grande: |
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| Closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 30 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 46 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 185 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 217 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 238 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Isla Grande: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1303 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1770 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1772 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1806 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 1818 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Isla Grande: |
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| Closest city location | Portobelo (Panama) | 9 mi |
| Second closest city location | Maria Chiquita (Panama) | 19 mi |
| Third closest city location | Rio Alejandro (Panama) | 24 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Puerto Pilon (Panama) | 25 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Quebrada Bonita Adentro (Panama) | 25 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Isla Grande is Tocumen International (Panama City) Airport (PTY) in Panama, which is 66 km (41 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Isla Grande is Marcos A Gelabert International (Panama) Airport (PAC), also in Panama, 73 km (45 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Howard Afb Airport (HOW), also in Panama, 80 km (50 miles) away.
