Careneros Point Break surf break

Careneros Point Break surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

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Careneros Point Break surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Careneros Point Break sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Careneros Point Break this week:

The surf forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Careneros Point Break in the next 16 days are 1.4m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 2nd May)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 3rd May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Thu 7th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
2
1
1
2
0
1
2
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
162
143
235
184
192
224
230
196
201
192
143
175
187
213
295
256
230
247
196
140
Wind (km/h)
10
NW
10
NNW
5
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
5
WSW
5
W
15
N
10
WNW
5
NW
5
ENE
5
SW
5
ENE
5
N
5
NW
5
W
15
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:49AM0.35m
2:29AM0.35m
3:08AM0.35m
3:47AM0.35m
4:25AM0.34m
5:02AM0.33m
8:15PM0.12m
Low Tide
10:04AM-0.11m
10:45AM-0.12m
11:21AM-0.13m
11:53AM-0.13m
12:22PM-0.12m
12:47PM-0.12m
1:10PM-0.11m
10:46PM0.10m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:09
6:09
6:09
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6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
5
3
6
7
1
3
6
10
1
4
5
5
2
1
1
5
2
1
3
Temp °C
27
28
27
27
25
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
26
26
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
30
31
31
31
28
31
31
29
29
31
30
32
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.4
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
136
162
143
235
184
192
224
230
196
201
192
143
175
187
213
295
256
230
247
196
140
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
2
0.3
NW
2
Energy kJ
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
14
0
0
141
0
0
0
0
0
95
0
0
95
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bocas del Toro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
5
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Information about the Careneros Point Break Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Careneros Point Break provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Careneros Point Break can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Careneros Point Break 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 (Careneros Point Break) 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 Careneros Point Break 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near Careneros Point Break, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 33 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 47 km (29 miles) away

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