Panama City breaks · Panama
Surfing Mojon Beach
A beach break in Panama City breaks, Panama, for beginner and intermediate surfers.
- TypeBeach Break
- LevelBeginner / Intermediate
- Size2-5 ft
- Best monthsApr-Oct
- Crowd2/5
The wave
Mojon Beach in Panama City has three peaks. Las Piedras and Nuevo Ride work around high tide and La Lama at low tide, so on a south swell there's usually one of them breaking.
The waves are average, the water is polluted and it gets crowded with local surfers after work. It's fine if you're stuck in the city. Otherwise the beaches and points of the Rio Mar coast, about an hour west, are much better.
8.97, -79.51 · S swell, all tides · Open in Google Maps
When to surf Mojon Beach
Mojon Beach is at its best from April to October. Conditions it likes: S swell, all tides. This is how the year looks across West Panamá Province:
| Months | Verdict | What to expect |
|---|---|---|
| April to June | Good | S-SW swell building; the narrow window means it's smaller than Santa Catalina |
| July to September | Prime | Peak S-SW season, best NZ lows send the optimum ~210° swell; onshore afternoons |
| October to November | Good | Onshore south winds increasingly dominate late in the season |
| December to March | Quiet | Dry season, offshore northerlies, but swells are unreliable and often flat |
Waves near Mojon Beach
| Wave | Area | Type | Level | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| La Zurda | Panama City breaks | Reef Break | Advanced | 2 km |
| Nuevo Loco | Panama City breaks | Reef Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 2 km |
| Las Bóvedas (Casco Viejo) | Panama City breaks | Point Break | Intermediate | 3 km |
| Panamá La Vieja | Panama City breaks | Beach Break | Beginner | 5 km |
| Playa Serena | Rio Mar & the coast | Point Break | Intermediate / Advanced | 71 km |
| Playa Malibú | Rio Mar & the coast | Beach Break | Intermediate | 71 km |
Straight-line distances. By road it is usually further.
Getting there and staying around Panama City breaks
Transport, costs and the rest of the waves in the area are in the Panama City breaks surf guide →
A week here costs from about $844 with flights from Europe, or around $1,762 travelling comfortably. See other surf trips under $1,000 →
Mojon Beach: common questions
When is the best time to surf Mojon Beach?
Mojon Beach works best from April to October. Ideal conditions: S swell, all tides.
Is Mojon Beach good for beginners?
Yes. Mojon Beach suits beginner and intermediate surfers.
How crowded is Mojon Beach?
Mojon Beach is usually quiet: 2 out of 5 on our crowd scale.
Where is Mojon Beach?
Mojon Beach is in Panama City breaks, in the West Panamá Province region of Panama (8.97, -79.51). The nearest wave we cover is La Zurda, about 2 km away.
Last updated October 2026. Seasons, costs and conditions change, so check the details before you book.
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