Rocky Point Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Panama – Golfo de Panama)
| Name: | Rocky Point |
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| Type: | reef |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: SSW | Offshore Wind: NW |
Rocky Point in Golfo de Panama is a quite exposed reef break that has fairly consistent surf Offshore winds are from the northwest. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the ideal swell angle is from the south southwest. There is a right hand reef break. Best around mid tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Watch out for rips and rocks.
Overall Rocky Point 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 Rocky Point surf quality by season and Rocky Point surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Rocky Point |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Rocky Point:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Playa Teta | 1 mi |
| Second closest break | Playa Serena | 1 mi |
| Third closest break | Rinconsito | 1 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Stanleys | 2 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Esmeralda | 3 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 581 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 853 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 1213 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 1236 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | East Gulf Buoy | 1257 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 39 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 57 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 170 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 217 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 237 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1229 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1844 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Scaly Mountain (United States) | 1846 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Cataloochee (United States) | 1881 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Ober Gatlinburg Ski Resort (United States) | 1892 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Rocky Point: |
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| Closest city location | Nueva Gorgona (Panama) | 3 mi |
| Second closest city location | Chame (Panama) | 4 mi |
| Third closest city location | Bejuco (Panama) | 6 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Las Colinas (Panama) | 12 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Capira (Panama) | 16 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Rocky Point is Howard Afb Airport (HOW) in Panama, which is 55 km (34 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Rocky Point is Marcos A Gelabert International (Panama) Airport (PAC), also in Panama, 63 km (39 miles) away.
- The third closest airport is Tocumen International (Panama City) Airport (PTY), also in Panama, 84 km (52 miles) away.





