Dumpers surf break

Dumpers surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 17 Dec 2025 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 normal 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 Thursday (Dec 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Dumpers in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Dec 22) at 7AM. 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 3s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf10AM (Thu 18th Dec)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 22nd Dec)5ft (1.6m) 9s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1
ENE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.6
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)888888889889889889888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)17919220715788136167178354360322346307307404315304363244221295
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
5
N
5
NW
10
N
10
W
10
WNW
20
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
N
10
NW
10
NW
15
N
10
WNW
5
W
15
N
10
W
10
WNW
15
N
10
W
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:27AM
0.44
12:03PM
0.44
12:40PM
0.44
1:18PM
0.43
1:57PM
0.42
2:37PM
0.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:09PM
-0.05
8:58PM
-0.06
9:42PM
-0.08
10:19PM
-0.09
10:48PM
-0.09
11:11PM
-0.09
11:27PM
-0.08
Wed
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:15--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
271---15--5-25----21-
Temp. °C272626262526262527272627272626272526272527
Feels °C (?)292930282727272730292828282829282827292728
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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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