San Carlos Point
San Carlos, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.2m
- Period
- 13s
- Wind
- 7 km/h Cross
- 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 4h475-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for San Carlos Point, scored for your board.
About San Carlos Point
San Carlos Point is a reef break over mixed in San Carlos, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW, 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Mixed
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW
- Best wind direction
- W, WNW, NW, NNW
San Carlos Point surf FAQ
Is San Carlos Point good for beginners?+
San Carlos Point 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 San Carlos Point?+
Different days call for different boards. San Carlos Point 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 San Carlos Point?+
San Carlos Point 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 San Carlos Point?+
Look for from the E / ESE / SE with light offshore winds from the W / WNW / NW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.