River mouth (Claridad)
Panama · Panamá Oeste
River mouth (Claridad) is a spot located at the mouth of a river, south of the main beach of Punta Chame in the province of Panamá Oeste. It can be accessed by a 7 km downwinder from Main Kite Beach, passing through small lagoons. It is a place favored by experienced riders for its calm water at mid-tide and its wild atmosphere.
The spot is near a downwind road, which requires caution. Conditions vary greatly with the tides, but it offers a flat water plan ideal for progression when it's good. Local schools offer pickups to return.
Historical averages by month — not a live forecast.
The main wind comes cross-on from the northeast or east, perfect for Main Kite Beach upstream, and remains side-on at River mouth. The water plan is flattest at mid-tide at 3/4 high tide, or descending from high tide, with small lagoons for smooth freestyle. At low tide, the lagoons dry out or become too shallow, making navigation technical or impossible.
Launching is done directly from the sandy beach at the mouth, with a large navigation area in front of the river. For takeoff, prefer the grassy areas of the schools if high tide, otherwise the beach offers enough space. The downwinder from the main beach passes through intermediate lagoons, ideal for a 7 km session, but be careful of the nearby road downwind. Conditions become chop at high rising tide with strong wind in the afternoon. Advanced riders can go upwind or arrange a pickup by minibus for $10 per person.
Sources :panamakitehouse.com · panamakitehouse.com · theriderexperience.com · locations.thekitespot.com
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