Panama La Vieja Surf Break

Panama La Vieja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.99° N 79.50° W

Issued: 12 am 11 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Panama La Vieja sea temperature is
29.6° C

1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Panama La Vieja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Panama La Vieja surf forecast from 11 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 21s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 21s period, S swell with 231 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 11 Jun, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Panama La Vieja this week:

The surf forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Panama La Vieja in the next 16 days are 0.5m 21s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Thu 11th Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 16th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 21s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
Monday
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.3
S
24
0.3
S
24
0.3
SSE
21
0.4
SSE
21
0.3
S
21
0.5
S
19
0.3
S
19
0.3
S
18
0.4
S
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
66
65
65
33
55
85
80
78
112
77
124
69
97
97
90
151
77
192
66
57
97
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
5
SSE
5
NNW
0
ENE
10
NW
10
NW
5
NW
10
NW
5
NNW
5
SE
10
SSE
5
N
0
NW
0
SW
10
NW
5
ENE
10
W
5
W
5
SE
5
S
5
NW
Wind State
cross-on
on
cross-off
glassy
off
off
off
off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-on
off
High Tide
12:03PM4.34m
00:42AM4.04m
1:01PM4.53m
1:41AM4.26m
1:59PM4.74m
2:38AM4.50m
2:54PM4.92m
3:33AM4.72m
3:49PM5.05m
4:27AM4.89m
4:43PM5.09m
5:20AM4.98m
5:36PM5.04m
Low Tide
5:45AM1.20m
6:32PM0.90m
6:47AM1.05m
7:31PM0.63m
7:47AM0.84m
8:26PM0.35m
8:44AM0.63m
9:19PM0.12m
9:39AM0.44m
10:11PM-0.04m
10:32AM0.33m
11:02PM-0.11m
11:25AM0.31m
11:52PM-0.06m
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thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:36
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
 mm
2
2
1
1
9
2
10
1
3
2
11
1
1
9
Temp °C
30
29
27
30
31
26
30
30
26
29
29
27
30
30
26
29
26
25
29
30
26
Feels °C
34
33
32
35
35
30
35
34
31
33
33
33
33
35
31
34
30
29
32
34
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
13
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
15
0.4
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
15
0.4
S
14
0.4
S
14
0.4
SSE
21
0.4
S
6
0.5
S
19
0.3
S
19
0.3
S
14
0.4
S
18
Energy kJ
66
65
65
33
32
85
80
78
112
77
124
69
67
65
58
151
11
192
66
32
97
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
13
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
S
24
0.3
S
24
0.3
SSE
21
0.4
S
6
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
14
0.3
S
18
0.3
S
13
Energy kJ
1
8
27
25
55
31
4
4
5
5
4
5
97
97
90
12
31
32
36
57
29
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
S
6
0.1
E
6
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
26
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
6
0.3
S
13
0.3
S
21
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
7
1
1
1
1
1
5
7
9
13
4
3
4
31
77
7
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
6
0.2
NNE
6
0.4
SW
8
0.6
S
6
Energy kJ
4
3
14
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
62
289
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
62
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
72
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
3
2
1
1
1
3
4
3
4
2
4
3
2
2
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
9
8
5
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Panama La Vieja Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Panama La Vieja provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Panama La Vieja can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Panama La Vieja surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Panama La Vieja) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Panama La Vieja may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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