Dumpers surf break

Dumpers surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 12 Feb 2026 EST
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Dumpers surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Dumpers sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumpers this week:

The surf forecast for Dumpers over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumpers in the next 12 days are 2.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Friday (Feb 13) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 13th Feb)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 13th Feb)6.5ft (2.0m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dumpers over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)999988888888888988888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)599526549567479435324270200160147133173207217300235224267219169
Wind
(km/h)
10
NW
15
NNE
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
10
W
5
W
10
NNE
10
W
5
NW
15
NNE
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
0.01
9:33AM
0.39
10:53PM
0.00
10:10AM
0.38
12:09AM
0.00
10:48AM
0.36
11:29AM
0.33
12:15PM
0.29
2:58AM
0.09
1:09PM
0.24
3:20AM
0.15
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:18PM
-0.05
1:09AM
-0.01
6:09PM
-0.05
1:21AM
-0.01
6:58PM
-0.05
1:26AM
0.00
7:39PM
-0.05
8:08PM
-0.04
8:29PM
-0.02
5:57AM
0.08
8:46PM
-0.01
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise6:48--6:48--6:48--6:48--6:47--6:47--6:47--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
mod rain
Rain (mm)
1-83411422--1--11412657
Temp. °C262626262625262625252625262625262625252625
Feels °C (?)282727272726272727272828282827272726282827
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Information about the Dumpers Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Dumpers provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dumpers can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dumpers 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 (Dumpers) 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 Dumpers 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 Dumpers, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 32 km (20 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 51 km (32 miles) away

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