The surf in the archipelago of Bocas del Toro can get so good that sometimes people compare it with Indonesia or Tahiti ! Swell is produced by seasonally strong trade winds and cold fronts in the Caribbean Sea which produce potent short period swells. The biggest and most consistent swell hits Bocas in winter, from December through March, but you can surf year round and Bocas does not suffer tropical Typhoons. The climate is tropical and the tiny islands covered by lush primeval forest. The beaches are long, with white sand and fringed by swaying coconut trees. The water is warm - westsuits are not necessary - turquoise blue and clear.

Bocas del Toro offers a variety of different and uncrowded breaks, distributed between the islands of Colon, Bastimentos and Carenero. Waves range from long barrelling reef breaks to  powerful beach breaks, The islands of Bocas catch just about any swell in the Caribbean and the waves are rarely under 4 feet  The tides hardly fluctuates, so that you can surf all day long without having to wait for the tide.

Although it hosted the first Latino American Bodyboard Championship in 2002, Bocas is still virgin to the surfing world and the spots are uncrowded.  There are many different spots depending on your level so it is a perfect place to learn.