The idea for Waverii was born during a surf trip to Bocas del Toro, Panama, in 2015. While planning the trip, founder Jason Old and his friends from Florida and California kept asking the same questions: Should we bring our surfboards or rent quality ones there? What are the best surf spots, and how do we reach them? Can we find accommodations near the breaks?

Despite hours of research, reliable, up-to-date information on local surf shops, rental availability, or surf-friendly lodging proved difficult to find. To be safe, they packed their own boards and gear.

When they arrived in Bocas del Toro—a stunning Caribbean archipelago—they discovered a vibrant local surf scene: shops with quality boards, water taxis ready to reach remote breaks, and photographers capturing the perfect ride. Yet these services were virtually invisible online, and not easily discoverable to travelers in advance.

This revealed a clear gap: local surf businesses had the knowledge, gear, and services surfers needed—but lacked the online presence to reach a global audience.

Waverii was created to bridge this gap—a digital platform designed to connect traveling surfers with trusted, independent surf shops, instructors, photographers, boat taxis, and other surf-related service providers around the world.