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South swell with north offshore is the clean window; the tide stays workable, so the real read is which section has enough shape and whether the reef is making the takeoff sharper than it looks.
Surf GuideGulf of Panama
Playa Cambutal
Cambutal's broad beach-and-reef zone, one of the Gulf of Panama's better-known south swell magnets because it can hold more energy than a simple open beach. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Playa Cambutal in Gulf of Panama.
Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationGulf of Panama, PA
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