Corto Circuito surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 01 May 2026 EST
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Corto Circuito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Corto Circuito sea temperature is
28.5° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Corto Circuito this week:

The surf forecast for Corto Circuito 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 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Corto Circuito in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 2s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corto Circuito over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
0
2
2
0
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
167
111
109
127
65
106
142
154
116
129
326
367
169
255
544
532
749
742
722
545
Wind (km/h)
0
SSW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSE
0
WNW
5
WNW
5
ENE
10
SSE
5
NE
10
E
10
ENE
10
N
5
NNE
5
E
5
WSW
0
SE
10
SW
5
WNW
5
SE
5
SW
5
ESE
glassy
on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
on
cross
glassy
glassy
glassy
High Tide
3:39PM3.34m
4:08AM3.19m
4:14PM3.33m
4:43AM3.19m
4:48PM3.28m
5:19AM3.14m
5:24PM3.20m
5:55AM3.05m
5:59PM3.09m
6:33AM2.93m
6:37PM2.95m
7:14AM2.81m
7:17PM2.80m
Low Tide
9:55PM0.33m
10:06AM0.60m
10:30PM0.31m
10:42AM0.61m
11:05PM0.34m
11:18AM0.66m
11:41PM0.41m
11:55AM0.76m
00:18AM0.53m
12:33PM0.89m
00:58AM0.66m
1:15PM1.03m
1:41AM0.81m
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thunderstorm
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rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
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6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
10
7
5
21
2
3
3
8
2
7
2
5
4
8
2
5
3
5
5
1
Temp °C
29
28
28
27
27
26
28
25
26
28
27
26
28
26
26
28
28
27
29
27
27
34
32
32
32
33
30
32
28
30
31
31
30
32
31
30
33
31
31
34
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
S
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
15
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
13
Energy kJ
217
167
111
53
48
41
32
142
32
25
118
326
367
169
255
544
532
749
742
722
545
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
3
0.1
SW
18
0.4
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.5
S
6
0.7
S
5
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
14
0.7
SW
6
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
20
Energy kJ
1
12
12
109
106
61
106
39
154
88
15
24
10
150
107
32
58
15
10
18
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
15
0.1
NW
14
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
11
0.2
SSW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SSW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
S
15
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
13
0.1
SW
21
0.1
S
26
Energy kJ
19
8
31
42
127
65
59
32
100
116
129
83
85
110
37
35
34
18
13
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
3
0.4
W
5
0.8
S
6
0.4
NE
3
0.2
ESE
4
0.6
SSW
5
1.1
SW
6
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SW
6
0.9
WSW
6
Energy kJ
1
7
40
2
1
22
89
304
31
47
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
284
21
0
0
8
0
152
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
149
8
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
6
7
5
5
9
5
5
5
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Information about the Corto Circuito Surf forecast

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