Continent |
Central America |
Country |
Panama |
Next Big City |
Panama City |
Next Town |
Punta Chame |
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Type: |
Lagoon |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
No information |
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
No information |
Quality: |
No information |
Best Tide: |
High tide |
The water is flat and shallow. The spot works only on high tide since in low tide it is empty of water. Due to limited space on the water, recommended for experienced kiters only.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
No information |
Beach Users: |
No information |
Small bay with small beach. But enough space to launch on the beach or in the water.
Weather
Spring:
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Shorts |
Summer:
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Shorts |
Fall:
|
Shorts |
Winter:
|
Shorts |
Hot and humid. Very warm water.
Wind
Best Months: |
January, February, March, April, May, December |
Wind Type: |
No information |
Best Direction: |
N |
Main Direction: |
N |
During dry season (December to May) steady Northerly winds, accelerated by the Venturi effect. No wind in the wet season. Works in every direction.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
Access
|
No information |
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.
Extra information
On high tide the small lagoon dries. Limited space on the water.
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