Punta Chame

The main wind at Punta Chame is cross-on or side-on from the northeast or east, blowing consistently over Isla Taborcillo. Launching is done from the giant sandy beach of Punta Chame, with enough space to take off on grass or sand, even though at high tide the beach shrinks to 10 meters wide.

The sailing area around the island becomes magical at low tide, when the sandbars appear in the middle of the bay, creating a water surface flatter than butter for freestyle, foil, or wing. Expect 10-20 minutes to get there by kite depending on the wind direction; once there, you can circle around the island or land to explore.

At rising tide, the water surface goes from flat to choppy and then to small waves, perfect for advanced riders who go out at any time. Nearby lagoons, accessible in 5-10 minutes downwind, offer flat conditions at mid-tide for training, but the large lagoon near the mouth is reserved for advanced due to the downwind route. Schools like Panama Kite Center organize downwinders along the mangroves or boat trips to the island.