Watersport· Isla Colón· Other Caribbean

Paunch Reef Surf Break

9° 22.5′ N · 82° 13.8′ W · approximate

An intermediate-to-advanced reef break on Isla Colón's east coast, famous for a heavy left barrel when the swell is up.

Belize Barrier Reef

Practical

Position approximate (surf-forecast.com; GeoNames lists 'Paunch' point at 9.3833, -82.2333). About 10 minutes by road from Bocas Town. Lefts (best) and rights over shallow reef — wear reef booties (Tourism Panama). Best with NE windswell and westerly offshore winds (surf-forecast). Lessons, surf guides and beachfront food available. Access by land; not an anchorage.

Best for

Experienced surfers

Season

Dec–Mar best; Jun–Aug secondary

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