About this break
Panama's most famous wave — a long right-hand reef-and-rock break that holds big Pacific swells. La Punta at Santa Catalina is an intermediate-level right-hand reef break in Panama, delivering high quality waves for improving surfers ready to progress. It is most consistent from March to October (south swells). Best on a mid-to-high tide. Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone. Want to live minutes from Santa Catalina? Explore surf real estate for sale near Panama on International Surf Properties.
Spot Characteristics
- Location
- JPHM+P7 Santa Catalina, Panama
- Type
- Reef break
- Wave Direction
- Right-hand
- Wave Quality
- High quality
- Tides
- Best on a mid-to-high tide
- Consistency
- Consistent through the season
- Best Season
- March to October (south swells)
- Suitable For
- Intermediate
Considerations
Crowds: Moderate; can get busy in peak season
Breaks over shallow coral or rock reef — booties are recommended and mind the take-off zone.
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