Where to Surf in November...

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Originally Posted by Ottime

I think west coast panama is mostly south swell and off season. Still off season for costa for the most part but nice weather. I have a buddy from Maine who goes down often in January and says he usually get daily surf but has had a week with only one chest high day and less. For him it is family vaca so it works. If you are going solo I'd look for something that has good exposure to the north swells. Hawaii?

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Hmm, yeah was only mildly aware that it's off season that way. Bocas Del toro may be bettter on Caribbean side? If it were head high wherever I'd still be pumped.

I've always been leery of Hawaii, if only because of the stories of intense localism.

I didn't have any issues in Kauai a decade back. Sure, some spots are tight, but it is not really bad. The tour shows up on Oahu after Thanksgiving I believe.

Caribbean side seems like the good call. Although they can get some dry spells even in season.

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Originally Posted by Ottime

I didn't have any issues in Kauai a decade back. Sure, some spots are tight, but it is not really bad. The tour shows up on Oahu after Thanksgiving I believe.

Caribbean side seems like the good call. Although they can get some dry spells even in season.

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Good to know. Thanks dude.

My buddy from slc is now trying to cajole me to Puerto Vallarta where his folks have a place. Swell history for November still looks pretty decent for my east coast standards, plus free room...

Free housing is good. Caribbean season is just starting in November, so not a great time for there.

Technically is is moving to off season around PV, but Punta Mira picks up any south in the water. Spots north of there pick up plenty of North. Free housing is great and even if the surf is flat some good food and night life around.

Like I said earlier I have a buddy coming from Maine to Costa during the off season. He likes the off shore and dry weather. Smaller swell does not bother him as it is way better than being in Maine in February.

PV area is warm. Board short comfy at first light. If you end up going there, read my TR on Punta Mita. Some surf info in there.

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Originally Posted by Ottime

Free housing is good. Caribbean season is just starting in November, so not a great time for there.

Technically is is moving to off season around PV, but Punta Mira picks up any south in the water. Spots north of there pick up plenty of North. Free housing is great and even if the surf is flat some good food and night life around.

Like I said earlier I have a buddy coming from Maine to Costa during the off season. He likes the off shore and dry weather. Smaller swell does not bother him as it is way better than being in Maine in February.

PV area is warm. Board short comfy at first light. If you end up going there, read my TR on Punta Mita. Some surf info in there.

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Yeah read through your TR... good stuff!

Feel like it's coming down to PV or Guanacaste. Have another buddy running a surf camp at Playa Negra and that area seems to offer the best chance to move about and score depending on what the surf is like.