Isla Grande
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You stay in cabins or hotels on the island, and walk to the surf. Good seafood and laid back atmostphere. A great getaway.
Additional Info:
A beautiful island where calypso music and culture dominate. The waves are peaks over a coral bottom that is very sharp. Not especially hardbreaking or hollow but fun nonetheless and occasional excellent shape. Consistent.
Location
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From Panama City drive across the country towards Colon (1- 1 1/2 hours). A new highway has been built so now its easier to get there. Make a left at the "Rey" supermarket which is towards the town of Portabello. It's the only one on the road. Next head to Portobello, this should take about 30 minutes due to road conditions. Pass through Portobello and park in a lot marked for Isla Grande, about 20 minutes passed Portobello. Boats take you across the strait to the Island. It is about a 2 and 1/2 our ride from Panama city.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | No |
| Boat required | Yes |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Reef (coral) |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) |
| Power | Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Regular (100 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | NorthWest, West, SouthWest |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | North, East, NorthEast |
| Swell size | 3ft-5ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Urchins, Rocks, Sharks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
1.74 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
3.22 miles away
| Direction: | Left |
| Bottom: | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
18.13 miles away
| Direction: | Right and left |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Don't know |