Playa El Toro - surf spot statistics

Playa El Toro in Panama is a consistent surf spot with reliable ground swells dominating throughout the year, averaging around 1.0m in size. The best months for surfing are generally from May to October, when wind conditions are most favorable. During this period, good wind conditions (offshore or light cross-shore) range from 60% to 78%, peaking in June, August, and September. Swell consistency is excellent, with ground swells present over 97% of the time and minimal wind swell interference. The mean swell size remains steady at 1.0-1.1m. From November to April, the spot becomes more wind-affected, with bad wind conditions (onshore or strong cross-shore) occurring 68-87% of the time, particularly in January and February. Despite this, ground swells are still highly reliable (87-100%), though the smaller swell size in December (0.9m) can limit quality. March and April have nearly pure ground swell (96-100%) but suffer from poor wind conditions (80-68%). Overall, the mid-year months offer the best balance of clean waves and favorable winds, while the dry season (December-April) is less consistent due to onshore winds despite strong swell presence. Advanced surfers may still find opportunities year-round, but intermediates will prefer the cleaner conditions from May to October.