The Point
Quebrada de Piedra, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.3m
- Period
- 11.8s
- Wind
- 11 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when The Point hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h455-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for The Point, scored for your board.
About The Point
The Point is a point break over rock in Quebrada de Piedra, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E, 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
- Point
- Bottom
- Rock
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SSW, SW, WSW, W
- Best wind direction
- NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE
The Point surf FAQ
Is The Point good for beginners?+
The Point is a point break over rock, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The rock 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 The Point?+
Different days call for different boards. The 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 The Point?+
The 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 The Point?+
Look for from the SSW / SW / WSW with light offshore winds from the NE / ENE / E. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.