Palenque Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Panama – Colon Vicinity)
| Name: | Palenque |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: NE | Offshore Wind: SW |
Palenque in Colon Vicinity is an exposed point break that has pretty consitent surf Works best in offshore winds from the southwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northeast. Rarely crowded here. Submerged rocks are a hazard.
Overall Palenque 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 Palenque surf quality by season and Palenque surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Palenque |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Palenque:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Isla Grande | 2 mi |
| Second closest break | Playon | 2 mi |
| Third closest break | Maria Chiquita | 28 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Nuevo Loco | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Playa Mojon | 42 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Palenque: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 513 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 796 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 1135 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 1179 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1193 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Palenque: |
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| Closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 31 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 45 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 186 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 214 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 240 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Palenque: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1301 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1772 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1774 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1808 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Wolf Laurel (United States) | 1820 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Palenque: |
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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 Palenque is Tocumen International (Panama City) Airport (PTY) in Panama, which is 63 km (39 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Palenque is Marcos A Gelabert International (Panama) Airport (PAC), also in Panama, 71 km (44 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Howard Afb Airport (HOW), also in Panama, 78 km (48 miles) away.
