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“Nice Point over Rocks. A-Frame but tends to break to the right. Best at mid to high tide. To shallow when low. Easy ten minutes Paddle out. Low to medium crowded. Hardy localism. Suitable from mid intermediate levels. Easy access. Located between Santa Catalina beach and El Estero beach.”
Christian from GERMANY - 22 Jul 2023
Punta Brava Ratings
Overall: 4.0. Based on 2 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: Punta Brava is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 5.0(1: Punta Brava is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Veraguas. 5: the best break in Veraguas). |
Difficulty Level: 4.0(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.0(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Punta Brava can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.0(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Punta Brava, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 1.0(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Punta Brava are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.5(1: Often too crowded. 5: Punta Brava is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 3.0(1: Getting to Punta Brava 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: 4.0(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.0(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 Punta Brava for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 1.0(1: Camping at Punta Brava is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 3.0(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Punta Brava is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.0(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 Punta Brava, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.0(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Punta Brava where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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