El Palmer Surf Break

El Palmer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 8.46° N 79.96° W

Issued: 12 am 22 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Palmer sea temperature is
29.3° C

Slightly warmer than usual

El Palmer surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Palmer surf forecast from 22 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s period, S swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, S swell with 182 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 22 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 21s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Palmer this week:

The surf forecast for El Palmer over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 22) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Palmer in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 21s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 22nd Jun)0.5ft (0.2m) 21s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 26th Jun)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
21
0.2
SSE
20
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
17
0.5
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
18
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
24
36
38
124
109
174
162
146
142
86
73
64
64
182
100
93
91
48
80
61
84
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
5
E
10
NW
0
NNW
5
S
5
N
5
E
5
NE
10
NW
0
NNW
0
WSW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
5
SW
5
ENE
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
Wind State
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:40AM3.98m
10:07PM3.57m
10:35AM3.81m
11:08PM3.42m
11:30AM3.69m
00:08AM3.36m
12:24PM3.63m
1:05AM3.37m
1:16PM3.62m
1:57AM3.43m
2:04PM3.67m
2:44AM3.52m
2:50PM3.75m
3:27AM3.63m
Low Tide
3:55PM0.98m
4:09AM1.06m
4:55PM1.08m
5:08AM1.24m
5:54PM1.11m
6:07AM1.33m
6:50PM1.07m
7:03AM1.33m
7:41PM1.00m
7:54AM1.27m
8:27PM0.89m
8:41AM1.17m
9:10PM0.77m
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
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6:39
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
 mm
1
3
4
3
4
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
6
1
2
Temp °C
28
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
29
26
30
30
27
29
28
27
30
29
27
Feels °C
33
34
31
33
33
32
33
33
31
33
34
29
35
33
30
33
32
30
34
31
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
S
6
0.4
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
18
0.5
SSE
17
0.5
SSE
16
0.5
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
14
0.4
SSE
13
0.5
S
19
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
17
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSE
16
Energy kJ
3
8
7
124
109
174
162
146
142
86
73
64
56
182
100
93
91
48
80
61
84
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
16
0.2
SSE
16
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
8
0.3
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.4
S
7
0.2
S
7
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
9
0.3
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSE
12
0.3
SSE
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSE
15
0.2
S
6
Energy kJ
18
25
25
13
12
12
5
17
4
3
6
59
64
47
28
24
9
9
3
42
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
18
0.2
S
21
0.2
SSE
20
0.1
S
12
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
9
0.1
S
20
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
11
0.2
S
6
0.1
S
21
Energy kJ
24
36
38
3
21
3
1
8
3
3
3
3
9
3
9
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNW
3
0.3
SE
7
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.3
N
2
0.2
NNW
3
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.3
N
3
Energy kJ
4
8
1
1
1
1
2
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
78
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
3
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
1
4
4
4
3
3
2
4
4
1
4
3
1
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
4
4
2
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
7
8
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
6
6
6
7
5
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Information about the El Palmer Surf forecast

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

El Palmer is 50 km (31 miles) from La Chorrera. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Chorrera. La Chorrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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