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Panama Rights: surf spot in Arugam Bay
- Wave
- Reef break, right-hander
- Level
- Advanced
- Faces
- ENE (offshore wind: WSW)
- Best tide
- all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)
- Best season
- May – Sep: May, June, July, August, September
- Water temperature
- 27–29°C (boardshorts)
- Location
- Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka (6.7673, 81.8267)
Other surf spots in Arugam Bay
- Arugam Bay: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Crocodile Rock: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Peanut Farm: Point break, right-hander, for beginners, faces ENE (offshore wind: WSW), best tide: all tides
- Okanda: Point break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces E (offshore wind: W), best tide: all tides
Places to stay near Panama Rights
- The Doctor's Place (0.8 km away): Hotel
- Wild Edge Panama (1.0 km away): Hotel
- Lagoon Cabanas (1.1 km away): Hotel
- Resort Panama Edge (2.2 km away): Hotel
- Panama Village Homestay (2.3 km away): Homestay
- Mango Villa Homestay (2.4 km away): Homestay
- Guest House & Park - Panama (3.0 km away): Guesthouse
- Long Beach Resort (3.5 km away): Hotel
Surf schools near Panama Rights
- Forest surfing (2.0 km away)
- Elephant Rock Wave Surfing Beach (4.8 km away)
- Hangten SurfSkate Hostel (6.9 km away)
- Ocean Surf Arugambay (8.3 km away)
- Happy Surf School (8.4 km away)
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to surf Panama Rights?
Panama Rights is in Arugam Bay, where the best surf season is May – Sep (May, June, July, August and September). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the WSW.
What wind is offshore at Panama Rights?
Panama Rights faces ENE, so wind from the WSW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the ENE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.
What is the best tide to surf Panama Rights?
The best tide at Panama Rights is all tides, from published surf guides (surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05). The forecast on this page weighs each hour’s tide and shows the best window each day.
Is Panama Rights good for beginners?
Panama Rights is for advanced surfers. Beginners in Arugam Bay can try Arugam Bay, Crocodile Rock and Peanut Farm.
Where can I stay near Panama Rights?
The nearest places to stay are The Doctor's Place (0.8 km away), Wild Edge Panama (1.0 km away), Lagoon Cabanas (1.1 km away) and Resort Panama Edge (2.2 km away). Swell Cabin lists 186 places to stay within 16 km of Arugam Bay.
What is the surf forecast for Panama Rights?
Swell Cabin rates Panama Rights hour by hour for the next 7 days (Flat, Poor, Fair, Good, Great, Epic) from the way it faces, its level and its best tide, with the swell and wind forecast, and shows the best time each day.
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