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Dumpers surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 17 Mar 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
28.1° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dumpers this week:

The surf forecast for Dumpers over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 17) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumpers in the next 16 days are 1.5m 10s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Mar 19) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 22) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 17th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Wed 18th Mar)4ft (1.2m) 9s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 19th Mar)5ft (1.5m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1.2
ENE
1.1
NE
1.3
ENE
1.4
NE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
1
ENE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
Period(s) (?)988910101099999999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)2331881512763764483943342551991571611249990717154464762
Wind
(km/h)
0
SW
15
N
10
WSW
10
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
5
NNW
15
N
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
W
10
NW
15
NNW
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
10
W
5
NW
15
NNE
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscrosscross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off		crosscross-
on		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:54AM
0.23
12:15AM
0.14
11:55AM
0.18
1:04AM
0.20
1:16PM
0.13
1:52AM
0.26
2:48PM
0.09
2:42AM
0.31
4:13PM
0.07
3:32AM
0.37
5:19PM
0.06
4:22AM
0.41
6:11PM
0.06
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:05PM
-0.00
5:49AM
0.05
6:28PM
0.01
7:44AM
0.03
6:53PM
0.02
9:19AM
-0.02
7:25PM
0.02
10:29AM
-0.07
8:06PM
0.02
11:26AM
-0.11
8:56PM
0.02
12:16PM
-0.14
9:51PM
0.01
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Sunrise6:35--6:33--6:33--6:33--6:31--6:31--6:31--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38-
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
Rain (mm)
-------1822623512--23
Temp. °C262726262726262725262625262625262625262626
Feels °C (?)312929292829272927282627262727272727282729
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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 16 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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