Careneros Point Break surf break

Careneros Point Break surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 May 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 slightly warmer than usual)

Careneros Point Break surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 456 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 7PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NE swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 9s 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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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)
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
546
456
365
330
258
211
247
206
154
158
216
201
201
196
216
406
370
323
330
330
323
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
5
SW
5
NNE
5
W
0
NNW
15
N
5
W
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NW
5
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
NNE
15
SW
0
S
5
N
5
W
cross
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
11:50PM0.39m
00:26AM0.39m
1:04AM0.38m
1:42AM0.38m
2:20AM0.37m
2:58AM0.36m
3:35AM0.34m
Low Tide
9:04AM-0.11m
9:49AM-0.12m
10:28AM-0.13m
11:01AM-0.13m
11:29AM-0.13m
11:52AM-0.12m
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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part cloud
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
14
9
6
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
10
2
3
2
1
6
3
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
28
27
28
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
29
29
30
31
32
31
31
32
31
32
31
30
32
31
31
31
31
29
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
ENE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.6
NE
9
1.5
ENE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
546
456
365
330
258
211
247
206
154
158
216
201
201
196
216
406
370
323
330
330
323
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)
0.6
NW
4
Energy kJ
10
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
3
14
0
0
14
0
0
14
0
0
3
0
0
14
0
0
14
0
0
14
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bocas del Toro
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
3
4
4
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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