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Paunch Reef

A Bocas reef called Paunch Reef, one of the more recognizable island lines because it can hold shape from more than one side when the northeast pulse is on. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Paunch Reef in Bocas del Toro.

Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationBocas del Toro, PA

Best conditions today

Good
  • Waves 3-4 ft
  • Period 8 s
  • Wind NW 7 kt
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Tide curve (forecast)

-0.5 ftfalling

High 4:20 AMLow 7:03 AMHigh 2:39 PMLow 10:35 PMNowTue 10/13
Today ranges from -0.6 ft to 0.6 ft. Currently -0.5 ft and falling.
  • High-0.1 ft
  • Low-0.2 ft
  • High0.6 ft
  • Low-0.6 ft
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Northeast swell with west offshore is the cleaner call; reef shape can favor different sections, so read both sides before picking your entry.

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