Punta Chame, Panama kitesurfing spot

🌍Panama·Central America

Punta Chame, Panama

● Beginner◆ Intermediate▲ Expert🌊OceanWind sports destination

Wind

N

Best Season

Jan–Dec

Water

Flat · Chop

About This Spot

Punta Chame, Panama is one of the world's premier wind-sports destinations, located in Panama.

Situated in Central America, the spot offers Flat and Chop and Small waves water conditions, making it ideal for beginners and experienced riders alike.

With N winds, peaking from January to December, Punta Chame, Panama delivers the kind of sessions that keep riders coming back year after year.

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Why Riders Love It

During dry season (December to May) steady Northerly winds, accelerated by the Venturi effect. No wind in the wet season. The wind is usually stronger in the morning and particularly in the afternoon session.

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When to Go

Hot and humid. Very warm water year round.

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What to Expect

Flat to choppy water. No waves as the bay is sheltered from the swell. During low tide many stingrays. The Lagoon of Punta Chame is best around mid tide. The best place in Punta Chame for teaching and learning as you have waist deep water, no currents and waves.

Wind & Conditions

NESW

N
Best wind direction

During dry season (December to May) steady Northerly winds, accelerated by the Venturi effect. No wind in the wet season. The wind is usually stronger in the morning and particularly in the afternoon session.

Best Months

Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec

Water Conditions

FlatChopSmall waves

Flat to choppy water. No waves as the bay is sheltered from the swell. During low tide many stingrays. The Lagoon of Punta Chame is best around mid tide. The best place in Punta Chame for teaching and learning as you have waist deep water, no currents and waves.

Tidal beachSand💧 Clean

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Facilities & Access

🅿️Parking✓ Available
🚻Toilets✓ Available
🍹Beach Bar / Food✓ Available
📚Lessons Available✓ Available
🏨Accommodation✓ Available
🛟Rescue Service✓ Available
🪁Gear Rental✓ Available
🚿Showers✓ Available

📍 Getting There

🚗No walk to the beach

Via the Panamericana from Panama City south, exit the Panamericana at Punta Chame `sign`. Rough road for half an hour till Punta Chame. Total time from Panama City 1.5 hours.

Location

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Punta Chame, Panama

8.6496°N, -79.7024°E

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