Lajas
Saboga, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0m
- Period
- 12.1s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
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Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h515-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for Lajas, scored for your board.
About Lajas
Lajas is a reef break over coral in Saboga, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW, around mid to high 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- mid,high
- Best swell direction
- SSE, S
- Best wind direction
- N, WNW, NW, NNW
Lajas surf FAQ
Is Lajas good for beginners?+
Lajas is a reef break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.
What's the best board for Lajas?+
Different days call for different boards. Lajas 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 Lajas?+
Lajas tends to work best around mid to high 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 Lajas?+
Look for from the SSE / S with light offshore winds from the N / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.