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Careneros Point Break Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Bocas del Toro, Panama)

Careneros Point Break break guidePhoto by: wharas

Careneros Point Break Surf Guide

Careneros Point Break in Bocas del Torro is an exposed point break that has very consistent surf The best wind direction is from the west southwest. Usually gets local windswells, but groundswells do happen and the ideal wave direction is from the northeast.Surfers ride left hand point. Good surf at all stages of the tide. Unlikely to be too crowded, even when the surf is up. Take care of rocks, rips etc.

Careneros Point Break Spot Info

Type:Rating:Reliability:Todays Sea Temp*:
Point3very consistent
29.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Careneros Point Break:

The best conditions reported for surf at Careneros Point Break occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the West-southwest.

What's the best time of year to surf Careneros Point Break (for consistent clean waves)?

decemberBest Season: winter
The best time of year for surfing Careneros Point Break with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Winter  and most often the month of December. Clean surfable waves are typically found 75% of the time in December while 25% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 0% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.
clean
75%
Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.
blown out
25%
Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).
too small
0%
Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

Explore Careneros Point Break Location Map

Interactive Careneros Point Break surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Careneros Point Break is Bocas Del Toro Airport (BOC) in Panama, 3 km (2 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Careneros Point Break is Cap Manuel Nino International (Changuinola) Airport (CHX), also in Panama, 34 km (21 miles) away.

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Careneros Point Break Surf Forecasts:
Todays Surf Summary
Tuesday, 5 May 2026, 12:29 Local Time
Tuesday 05
10AM1PM4PM7PM
Wave (m)
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
ENE
Period (s) 8 8 8 8
Wind (km/h)
5
15
10
5
Wind State cross-
off		 cross-
on		 cross-
on		 glass

What does Careneros Point Break look like?

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Credit: wharasCredit: Daniel Petrone

    Tides at Careneros Point Break

    Current tide and informaton
    For Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama, 2 km from Careneros Point Break.
    Next High Water: 03:47am | 0.35m
    Tidal range Clock
    Next Low Water: 12:22pm | -0.12m
    IS AT (local time)

    Careneros Point Break Sea Temperature

    Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (29.2 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Careneros Point Break won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

    Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.
    Current Temp*: 29.2°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite
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    Swell History at Careneros Point Break

    Surf stats for Careneros Point Break, see the swell variation by month or season on the history page here.

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    Wind History at Careneros Point Break

    Wind stats for Careneros Point Break, see the variation in direction and stength by month or season on the history page here.

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    Careneros Point Break Reviews:

    Interactive Porthcawl Point location map. View nearby buoy information, live wind conditions and surrounding roads, paths and locations to help find new breaks. Click the buoys or wind icon to view more information.

    Ratings
    Based on 5 votes.
    • Overall:3.0
    • Quality on a good day:4.4
    • Consistency of Surf:3.8
    • Difficulty Level:3.8
    • Wind and Kite Surfing:1.0
    • Crowds:2.6
    • ...

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    Review
    Impartial reviews submitted by Surf-Forecast users.
    Maga from Panama
    “Nice point break, working best on incoming tide.”

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