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“We went to Bluff beach where surfing was ok, but we went most days to Paunch.
We stayed at Playa Bluff Lodge direct at the beach. The owner will bring you to other surf spots like Paunch and Dumpers.
This is a great place beautiful location.”
Mars from THE NETHERLANDS - 05 Jul 2010
Bluff Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 3 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 4.5(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 4.5(1: Bluff is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Bluff is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Bocas del Toro. 5: the best break in Bocas del Toro). |
Difficulty Level: 4.5(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 5.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Bluff can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 5.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Bluff, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 5.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Bluff are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 3.5(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 4.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Bluff is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.0(1: Getting to Bluff requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 5.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 5.0(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Bluff for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 5.0(1: Camping at Bluff is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 5.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Bluff is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 5.0(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 5.0(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Bluff, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 5.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Bluff where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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