El Playón
Cacique, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.5m
- Period
- 7s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Cross
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when El Playón hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · Low in 40m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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11 OctSee all 10 days in the app
Days 6–10 for El Playón, scored for your board.
About El Playón
El Playón is a reef break over mixed in Cacique, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the N / NNE / NE with light offshore winds from the SSW / SW / WSW. 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- all
- Best swell direction
- N, NNE, NE, ENE, E
- Best wind direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W
El Playón surf FAQ
Is El Playón good for beginners?+
El Playón is a reef break over mixed, 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 El Playón?+
Different days call for different boards. El Playón 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 are the best conditions for El Playón?+
Look for from the N / NNE / NE with light offshore winds from the SSW / SW / WSW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.