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Careneros: surf spot in Bocas del Toro

Wave

Point break, left-hander

Level

Advanced

Faces

NNE (offshore wind: SSW)

Best tide

all tides (from surfnerd.com, checked 2026-11-05)

Best season

Dec – Mar: December, January, February, March

Water temperature

27–29°C (boardshorts)

Location

Bocas del Toro, Panama (9.3566, -82.2273)

Other surf spots in Bocas del Toro

• Paunch: Reef break, lefts & rights, all levels, faces E (offshore wind: W), best tide: all tides
• Silverbacks: Reef break, right-hander, for advanced surfers, faces NNW (offshore wind: SSE), best tide: all tides
• Bluff: Beach break, lefts & rights, for advanced surfers, faces NE (offshore wind: SW), best tide: all tides

Places to stay near Careneros

• Casa del Mar Panama (1.0 km away): B&B
• Cosmic Crab Resort (1.7 km away): Hotel
• Pineapple Hill (1.7 km away): Holiday rental
• TropicalArts Resort & Studios (1.7 km away): Hotel
• Lookout Point Cabins (1.7 km away): Chalet
• The Firefly Bocas Del Toro (1.8 km away): Hotel
• The Pool House at Paunch (1.8 km away): Holiday rental
• Casa Marlin (1.8 km away): Guesthouse

Surf schools near Careneros

• Bocas Surf Academy (2.2 km away)
• Mono Loco Surf School (2.3 km away)
• Escuela del Mar-Surf (2.3 km away)
• Surf&Chill Bastimentos Panama (2.5 km away)
• Santa Theresa, Costa Rica (2.8 km away)

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to surf Careneros?

Careneros is in Bocas del Toro, where the best surf season is Dec – Mar (December, January, February and March). It works best at this tide: all tides. The wind is offshore there when it blows from the SSW.

What wind is offshore at Careneros?

Careneros faces NNE, so wind from the SSW blows offshore and grooms the waves, while wind from the NNE blows onshore and makes them choppy. The forecast on this page rates every hour with its wind.

What is the best tide to surf Careneros?

The best tide at Careneros 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 Careneros good for beginners?

Careneros is for advanced surfers.

Where can I stay near Careneros?

The nearest places to stay are Casa del Mar Panama (1.0 km away), Cosmic Crab Resort (1.7 km away), Pineapple Hill (1.7 km away) and TropicalArts Resort & Studios (1.7 km away). Swell Cabin lists 167 places to stay within 16 km of Bocas del Toro.

What is the surf forecast for Careneros?

Swell Cabin rates Careneros 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.

Bocas del Toro surf guide

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