Surfing at Playa Venao, Los Santos, Panama
Los Santos, Panama·Beach break

Surf Lessons in Playa Venao

Playa Venao is a great place to learn how to surf. The waves here are great for beginners — mellow waves and sandy bottom, making it ideal for your first time or to improve your skills.

Today's Conditions

Full forecast
Waves

Waist to chest-high

14s period

Wind

28 kph

N

Water Temp

27°C

Warm — boardshorts OK

Surf Rating

7.5/10

Great day to surf

Surfing at Playa Venao

We don't have instructors listed at Playa Venao yet, but this spot is worth knowing about. The waves here are beginner-friendly — if you bring your own board or rent locally, it's a great place to practice.

Best tide

low, mid

Best wind

East, Northeast

Best swell

South, Southwest, West

About surfing in Playa Venao

Playa Venao is a beach break located in Los Santos, Panama. It's one of the friendliest spots in the area for people learning to surf — expect mellow, forgiving waves and a sandy bottom that's easy on your feet.

Playa Venao is a beginner-friendly beach break located in Los Santos, Panama. This welcoming spot offers gentle, forgiving waves ideal for first-time surfers and those building confidence on a board. Best on South and Southwest swells with East/Northeast offshore winds, it provides a safe and enjoyable learning environment with consistent, manageable waves.

What to bring

The water is warm here — boardshorts or a rashguard are usually enough. Most instructors provide the board and everything you need.

Know before you go — Playa Venao

Here's what you should know about surfing at Playa Venao — conditions, timing, and practical stuff.

The waves

Playa Venao is a beach break. The waves break gently over sand, which makes it forgiving when you fall. Perfect for first-timers.

Best conditions

  • Tide: low, mid
  • Wind: East, Northeast
  • Swell: South, Southwest, West
See today's forecast

When to go

Playa Venao has surfable waves most of the year. Check the forecast to pick the best day for your visit. Right now the water is warm at 27°C.

Ready to try Playa Venao?

Whether you're a complete beginner or want to improve your technique, a local instructor makes all the difference.

Looking for surf lessons in Playa Venao, Los Santos, Panama? Surfer Worldwide helps you find local instructors who know this spot inside out. Los Santos is a popular surf destination with consistent waves and a welcoming surf community. Check live conditions, compare instructors, and discover what to do in the area.

¿Buscas clases de surf en Playa Venao, Los Santos, Panama? En Surfer Worldwide puedes encontrar instructores locales certificados que conocen este spot mejor que nadie. Los Santos es un destino popular para surfear con olas consistentes y una comunidad de surfistas acogedora. Consulta las condiciones en vivo, compara instructores y descubre qué hacer en la zona.