Bocas del Toro surfing is a tough thing to describe… With so many aspects, so many different waves, so many different swell directions, and such an eclectic group of people riding, Bocas del Toro surf can be downright unfair. Unfair for those who have to surf overcrowded waves, unfair to the thousands of people in… [Continue Reading]
Bocas del Toro Snorkeling
June 21, 2010 Leave a Comment
Our 2 week holiday in Panama in June 2010 consisted of lots of activities, one of which was Bocas del toro snorkeling! The weather was amazing which made Bocas del toro snorkeling and scuba diving EVEN better! The crystal clear water and colorful reefs were second to none. We hired a boat and a friendly… [Continue Reading]
Bluff Beach, Isla Colon
December 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
This beach is several-kilometers long and has very strong waves that are not always good for surfing. The long underwater drop off creates large, continuous waves that break almost in the beach. Bluff Beach is normally surfed by body boarders. The waves are very powerful and snap a lot of boards; they normally get about… [Continue Reading]
Dumpers, Isla Colon
December 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
Aptly named as it is situated right in front of the Bocas garbage dump, Dumpers is the favored most by local surfers. It can be dangerous, however, because the waves break close to the coral reef. This should only be attempted by experienced surfers, several boards have been destroyed and many surfers have been injured… [Continue Reading]
Black Rock
December 15, 2009 Leave a Comment
Black rock is a great place to take beginners to learn in Bocas del Toro. It is a mellow A-frame that gently peels left and right off Carenaro island with a deep reef.
