Silverbacks
Bastimentos, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.7m
- Period
- 7.9s
- Wind
- 9 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- Low
Get an alert when Silverbacks hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
Low · Low in 57m5-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for Silverbacks, scored for your board.
About Silverbacks
Silverbacks is a reef break over coral in Bastimentos, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the NNW / N / NNE with light offshore winds from the SSE / S / SSW. 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
- all
- Best swell direction
- NNW, N, NNE, NE, ENE
- Best wind direction
- SSE, S, SSW, SW
Silverbacks surf FAQ
Is Silverbacks good for beginners?+
Silverbacks 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 Silverbacks?+
Different days call for different boards. Silverbacks 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 Silverbacks?+
Look for from the NNW / N / NNE with light offshore winds from the SSE / S / SSW. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.