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Surf GuideGulf of Panama
Esmeralda
Esmeralda is one of the more mission-style Gulf of Panama reefs, a rocky left-and-right setup that only matters when the south pulse finally lights up that stretch. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Esmeralda in Gulf of Panama.
Break TypeReef Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGulf of Panama, PA
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