Playa Cambutal surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 10 Mar 2026 EST
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Playa Cambutal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Cambutal sea temperature is
27.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Cambutal this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Cambutal over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Cambutal in the next 12 days are 2.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 11th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 16th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Cambutal over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.8
SSW
2.2
SSW
2.2
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)191817161615141515141321201918181716161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152715971910146916291292785141885782259558465317892010288829002084183415271344
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
15
N
25
NNE
15
ENE
10
N
20
NNE
5
W
15
N
25
NNE
25
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
15
ESE
10
NNW
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
N
5
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffcross-
off
offoffglassoffoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcrosscross-
off
cross-
off
onglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:14PM
2.80
8:50AM
2.52
9:04PM
2.60
9:54AM
2.36
10:11PM
2.47
11:19AM
2.31
11:35PM
2.45
12:40PM
2.42
12:50AM
2.56
1:37PM
2.64
1:46AM
2.75
2:21PM
2.90
2:32AM
2.96
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:40AM
0.94
2:53PM
1.20
3:38AM
1.10
3:57PM
1.35
4:53AM
1.18
5:20PM
1.40
6:10AM
1.14
6:38PM
1.31
7:12AM
1.00
7:38PM
1.12
8:00AM
0.81
8:25PM
0.87
8:41AM
0.62
Tue
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Sunrise--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26
Sunset6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
rain showers
Rain (mm)
--------------------2
Temp. °C312632322632302632322632322632312730282729
Feels °C (?)332632322833332830302631312633332932303132
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Information about the Playa Cambutal Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Cambutal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Cambutal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Cambutal 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 (Playa Cambutal) 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 Playa Cambutal 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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