Punta Chame, Panama

Punta Chame, Panama is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

There is Food available on the spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Punta Chame, Panama !

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

Punta Chame, Panama is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

There is Food available on the spot.

Have fun after the ride: enjoy Nightlife close to Punta Chame, Panama !

Safety first! There is Rescue/Lifeguards on the spot.

The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about. Please refer to the Riding Conditions section below.

How to get there

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Panama City Tocumen International (PTY)

75km from spot

Scarlett Martinez International (RIH)

70km from spot

How to get there

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.

Nearest Airports

Distance

Panama City Tocumen International (PTY)

75km from spot

Scarlett Martinez International (RIH)

70km from spot

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#1: Panama Kite Center

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#2: Gisela Pulido Panamá

4.5/5 (13)

#3: Machete Kitesurf School

4.9/5 (184)

Riding Conditions in Punta Chame, Panama

Riding Conditions

Wind and Weather Conditions

Hot and humid. Very warm water year round.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .

There is Thermal and Trade wind at Punta Chame, Panama.

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.

Wind usually blows from N and NNE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Punta Chame, Panama are January, February, March, April, May, November and December .

Wind and Weather Conditions

Hot and humid. Very warm water year round.

Recommended wind for kitesurfing is wind coming from N .

There is Thermal and Trade wind at Punta Chame, Panama.

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.

Wind usually blows from N and NNE on the spot.

The best moments to come to Punta Chame, Panama are January, February, March, April, May, November and December .

Beach and Tide Conditions

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Punta Chame, Panama is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.

Hard sand, no rocks. At low tide approx. 100m wide. At high tide sometimes less than 10m wide.

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.

Beach and Tide Conditions

Recommended tide for kitesurfing is High Tide,Coming Tide,Falling Tide .

Punta Chame, Panama is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.

The launching/landing area is reported to be of Tidal size.

Hard sand, no rocks. At low tide approx. 100m wide. At high tide sometimes less than 10m wide.

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.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May, November and December .

When you are on water, be careful of Animals .

Beach risk reported: Trees .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Need to know

Careful about the other beach users, especially in January, February, March, April, May, November and December .

When you are on water, be careful of Animals .

Beach risk reported: Trees .

The is no particular rules reported , but as a best practice, talk to a local before you go on water.

Best Schools in Panama

#1: Panama Kite Center

4.9/5 (114)

#2: Gisela Pulido Panamá

4.5/5 (13)

#3: Machete Kitesurf School

4.9/5 (184)

Additional information

A parking is available at Punta Chame, Panama.

The spot has Showers and Toilets facilities.

There is Food available on the spot

Nightlife

Webcams around Punta Chame, Panama

Weather Forecast for the next 10days

8.9 knotsPunta Chame, Panama

01:19:15 am, GMT-5

Model: gfs27_long, updated 17 minutes ago

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