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South-southwest swell with northwest offshore is the better setup.
The urban setting makes it easy to check, so walk and read the bank instead of paddling out on a weak section.
Surf GuideGulf of Panama
Panama La Vieja
Panama La Vieja is the city-front beachbreak that turns a Panama City shoreline into a real surf check when the Gulf of Panama finally gets a clean enough south pulse. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Panama La Vieja in Gulf of Panama.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGulf of Panama, PA
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