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Corto Circuito Surf Forecast
/ Gulf of Panama (24 surf breaks) /
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Corto Circuito surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.3° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 14s period. 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 1.2m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Corto Circuito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 15 | |
504 | 475 | 390 | 321 | 307 | 217 | 217 | 152 | 111 | 109 | 127 | 65 | 106 | 142 | 154 | 116 | 129 | 326 | 367 | 169 | 309 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:24PM3.24m | 2:53AM3.09m | 3:03PM3.31m | 3:32AM3.16m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:10AM0.71m | 8:41PM0.50m | 8:52AM0.66m | 9:19PM0.40m | 9:30AM0.62m | 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 | |||||||
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 | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | 1 | 14 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
34 | 31 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 504 | 475 | 390 | 321 | 307 | 217 | 217 | 152 | 111 | 109 | 24 | 64 | 85 | 34 | 154 | 22 | 118 | 326 | 367 | 169 | 309 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 5 | ENE 4 | NW 16 | NNE 5 | NW 14 | NW 14 | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 12 | S 11 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | S 5 | S 5 | SW 18 | S 4 |
| kJ | 4 | 2 | 10 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 8 | 17 | 106 | 61 | 106 | 142 | 100 | 88 | 129 | 20 | 8 | 150 | 10 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 16 | W 16 | — | W 14 | W 17 | S 20 | W 15 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | S 11 | W 6 | SSW 10 | SSW 17 | S 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | S 15 | S 14 |
| kJ | 5 | 5 | — | 4 | 6 | 7 | 19 | 12 | 31 | 42 | 127 | 65 | 59 | 15 | 37 | 116 | 31 | 83 | 85 | 110 | 107 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 5 | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 6 | — | — | SSE 4 | — |
| kJ | 15 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | 22 | — | 23 | — | — | 18 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 0 | 149 | 0 | 85 | 289 | 21 | 0 | 284 | 21 | 45 | 167 | 8 | 45 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 0 |
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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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