Careneros Point Break surf break

Careneros Point Break surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 EST
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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
29.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s 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 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 29th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 30th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 4th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
1
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2
2
14
35
86
184
224
219
224
192
143
129
140
101
171
179
175
235
201
179
154
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
10
W
5
NW
15
N
10
NW
10
NW
20
N
15
WNW
10
NW
20
NNW
10
W
5
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
10
S
5
SSE
cross-on
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
High Tide
11:09PM0.30m
11:49AM0.07m
11:50PM0.32m
2:39PM0.04m
00:30AM0.34m
1:09AM0.34m
1:49AM0.35m
2:29AM0.35m
3:08AM0.35m
Low Tide
6:47AM-0.01m
4:07PM0.02m
8:10AM-0.05m
3:29PM0.04m
9:14AM-0.09m
10:04AM-0.11m
10:45AM-0.12m
11:21AM-0.13m
11:53AM-0.13m
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
mod rain
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
3
3
3
4
3
2
1
3
3
4
6
3
9
7
Temp °C
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
28
29
28
28
29
27
28
28
26
28
30
30
28
30
30
30
30
29
30
31
30
31
32
32
31
32
30
32
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NE
4
0.3
NE
4
0.5
NE
5
0.7
NE
6
0.9
ENE
7
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
0.9
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.3
ENE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
ENE
8
1.1
NE
8
Energy kJ
2
2
14
35
86
184
224
219
224
192
143
129
140
101
171
179
175
235
201
179
154
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
7
0.1
E
15
0.1
E
14
Energy kJ
2
2
4
4
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
266
137
137
156
0
0
156
0
0
95
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
0
3
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Bocas del Toro
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
8
6
5
6
7
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
7
5
4
5
4
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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