El Palmer Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.46° N 79.96° W

El Palmer Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 31 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Palmer sea temperature is
29.3° C
1.2° 

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 31 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 31 Jul, 1PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 13s period, SSE swell with 35 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 0.5ft (0.2m), 19s 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 Thursday (Aug 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 14s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Palmer in the next 16 days are 0.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 31) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 6th Aug)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 6th Aug)0.5ft (0.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Fri 31st Jul)1ft (0.3m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
5:01AM4.06m
5:08PM4.06m
5:35AM4.17m
5:44PM4.08m
6:08AM4.23m
6:20PM4.05m
6:42AM4.24m
6:58PM3.97m
7:19AM4.20m
7:39PM3.86m
8:00AM4.12m
8:26PM3.72m
8:49AM4.00m
9:22PM3.57m
Low Tide
11:05AM0.74m
11:21PM0.44m
11:41AM0.66m
11:54PM0.45m
12:17PM0.63m
00:28AM0.50m
12:54PM0.63m
1:04AM0.60m
1:34PM0.67m
1:44AM0.72m
2:18PM0.74m
2:29AM0.88m
3:11PM0.84m
3:25AM1.04m
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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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