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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
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Careneros Point Break surf forecast from 31 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, NE swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 415 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period with ENE 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 Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m 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 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.0m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 06) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 31st May) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 4th Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Careneros Point Break over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sat 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | |
258 | 188 | 179 | 154 | 159 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 256 | 268 | 311 | 406 | 397 | 349 | 415 | 387 | 338 | 323 | 262 | 192 | 154 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 00:26AM0.39m | 1:04AM0.38m | 1:42AM0.38m | 2:20AM0.37m | 2:58AM0.36m | 3:35AM0.34m | 4:13AM0.31m | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide | 9:49AM-0.12m | 10:28AM-0.13m | 11:01AM-0.13m | 11:29AM-0.13m | 11:52AM-0.12m | 12:09PM-0.11m | 12:22PM-0.10m | ||||||||||||||
— | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | |
6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | 6:46 | |
— | — | 1 | — | 9 | 8 | 1 | 3 | — | 1 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 7 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 |
33 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ENE 9 | ENE 8 | ENE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | ENE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 8 | NE 8 | NE 8 |
258 | 188 | 179 | 154 | 159 | 206 | 201 | 196 | 256 | 268 | 311 | 406 | 397 | 349 | 415 | 387 | 338 | 323 | 262 | 192 | 154 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WNW 2 | NNW 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 40 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 147 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 95 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 57 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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