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Careneros Point Break surf break

Careneros Point Break surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 20 Jan 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
27.6° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Careneros Point Break this week:

The surf forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m 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 12 days are 1.9m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 4AM. 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 Monday (Jan 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 21st Jan)6ft (1.9m) 10s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
3
3
1
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.9
ENE
1.9
ENE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
1.5
NE
1.6
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
0.9
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)999999999999988888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)587551617604550626440326422460370362300288232196147101166196140
Wind
(km/h)
15
NW
15
N
15
NW
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
N
10
W
5
WNW
15
N
5
W
5
WNW
10
NNE
10
W
10
NW
15
N
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		offglasscross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:26PM
0.35
2:12PM
0.30
5:38AM
0.16
3:04PM
0.25
5:38AM
0.22
4:03PM
0.19
5:59AM
0.29
5:05PM
0.14
6:29AM
0.36
6:09PM
0.09
7:07AM
0.43
7:11PM
0.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:14PM
-0.06
10:25PM
-0.05
9:06AM
0.14
10:35PM
-0.04
11:10AM
0.11
10:49PM
-0.04
12:38PM
0.06
11:08PM
-0.04
1:47PM
0.01
11:34PM
-0.05
2:47PM
-0.03
12:05AM
-0.06
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Friday
23
Saturday
24
Sunday
25
Monday
26
Sunrise6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--6:50--
Sunset-6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31-
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
4871----2--1-------15
Temp. °C272727262625262625262625262625262625262626
Feels °C (?)282828262727282827272727282728292927272727
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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 12 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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