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<h3>Kitesurfing wind conditions in Punta Chame</h3><p>The absolute peak season is from December to March, although you can also kitesurf in November and April. During these months is when the Northerly trade wind blows, and a thermal helps stabilise it throughout the day, meaning around 80-90% of days are kiteable through the season. The weather is warm here so you should be fine with board shorts or a bikini, depending on your taste. Sometimes early or late in the day it can get a little chilly so if you feel the cold more than others while kitesurfing maybe pack a thin short wetsuit.</p><p>There are different spots for different states of tide, but in general low tide offers the flattest water and the best conditions for anyone learning to kitesurf. On a rising tide is when the waves pick up. There are a couple of lagoons near the main spot which work best at mid tide, so it’s worth checking tides before you go. More advanced kitesurfers can enjoy downwinders to the rivermouth and the various sand bars and lagoons dotted up and down the coastline. The best bet for any kite trips is to speak to the local kite schools who can advise you further and organise shuttles as needed.</p><h3>Around the kite spot Punta Chame</h3><p>Punta Chame itself doesn’t have a whole lot to do other than kitesurf and enjoy the local nature. You can wander the local fishing village and chat with the locals, or wander up and down the local beaches. If you need a change there is also a beginner friendly surf break nearby and the local kite schools have rental boards available. If you are up for some hiking then there is a beautiful spot to watch the sunrise from Cerro Chame which gives you a view over the surf spot and the islands. You can also visit John Wayne island, to take a walk through history and see the remains of John Wayne city and the hotel there.</p><h3>How to get to Punta Chame and how to move here</h3><p>Fly to Panama Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and from there you have a few options. You can get a taxi which will take between 2-3 hours depending on traffic. You can also get the bus from Panama city to Chame, and then change for another bus to Punta Chame, which will take a bit longer but is a lot cheaper if you are on a budget. The third option is to rent a car which if you plan to explore Panama more may be the easier option. If you are in Punta Chame purely for kitesurfing then you don’t need a car around the village and can just organise downwind shuttles as needed.</p>

<p>Punta Chame is a little tropical paradise in Panama, with multiple different flat water and small wave spots depending on the tide and the wind conditions, and a steady trade wind blowing from December until March. The vibe here is laid back with only kitesurfing and the local fishing village in the immediate area, but it’s growing in popularity among kitesurfers and you’ll generally always find a good crew here. As the local infrastructure isn’t so developed you shouldn’t come expecting 5 star luxury, but the idyllic kitesurfing more than makes up for it, and if you are after a relaxing kite holiday then this could be a really perfect spot.</p>

Punta Chame has multiple different flat water and small wave spots depending on the tide and the wind conditions, and a steady trade wind. Check out best wind conditions on kiteguide.com

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