Riomar
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It was fun and easy to get to, Curren likes this spot i hear.
Atmosphere:
Uncrowded easy fun wave, close to the city, more breaks in the same area.
Additional Info:
Surf better from low to high tide, walk the beach, park at Riomar surf camp(no charge),if you park at hotel riomar$10. locals ok
Location
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1 1/2 hours from panama city, north of San Carlos -- Riomar,
| Walk | Instant access (<5 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Unknown |
| Boat required | Unknown |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Point break |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Reef (coral, sharp rocks etc.) with sand |
| Power | Fun |
| Frequency | Don't know |
| Normal length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
| Good day length | Normal (50 to 150m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | North, NorthWest, West, NorthEast |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | SouthWest |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 10ft+ |
| Tide | Low and mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising and falling tides |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Rocks
Videos
None
Nearby spots
El palmar point
5.09 miles away
| Direction: | Don't know |
| Bottom: | Sandy with rock |
| Frequency: | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
