Chame Banks
Nueva Gorgona, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 12.3s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Chame Banks hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h485-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for Chame Banks, scored for your board.
About Chame Banks
Chame Banks is a beach break over sand in Nueva Gorgona, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the WSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.
- Break type
- Beach
- Bottom
- Sand
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- WSW
- Best wind direction
- N, NNE, NE, NW, NNW
Chame Banks surf FAQ
Is Chame Banks good for beginners?+
Chame Banks is a beach break over sand, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Chame Banks?+
Different days call for different boards. Chame Banks handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.
What tide is best for surfing Chame Banks?+
Chame Banks tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.
What are the best conditions for Chame Banks?+
Look for from the WSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.