Mini lagoon (Panama Kite Center)
Panama · Panamá Oeste
The Mini Lagoon of the Panama Kite Center, located in Punta Chame in the province of Panamá Oeste, is a popular spot for its flat water and direct access from the center. Nestled behind the main beach, it is protected by sandbanks and mangroves, offering a calm setting just minutes from the fishing village.
This spot is part of a large bay surrounded by the Punta Chame peninsula and a mountain range, with the Panama Kite Center right across for lessons or freestyle sessions. It's an authentic place, away from mass tourism, ideal for improving in kitesurfing.
The downwinders to other lagoons add variety, with an organized pick-up to return effortlessly.
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The main wind comes from the north to northeast, blowing in perfect side-on on the peninsula, making the Mini Lagoon ideal for launching and riding. The launch area is directly from the beach of the Panama Kite Center, with ample space for beginners and advanced riders. The lagoon offers butter-flat water around mid-tide, perfect for first lessons, freestyle, or foiling, with waist-deep water.
At low tide, it becomes too shallow or dries out in places, making riding technical. At high tide, the water surface fills up and becomes more chop with small waves due to the powerful Pacific tides. The beach widens to 200m at low tide and shrinks to almost nothing at high tide. For the Mini Lagoon, expect a 5-10 minute downwinder from the main beach; it fills up quickly in the morning, avoid weekends when locals from Panama City arrive.
The center organizes downwind safaris of 30-60 minutes towards the end of the bay, with mangroves and flat water, then pick-up by truck. No obstacles in the water, hard sandy bottom without rocks.
Sources :panamakitecenter.com · locations.thekitespot.com · iksurfmag.com · kiteworldwide.com · oceansoulspanama.com
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