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Esmeralda surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 28 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Esmeralda surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Esmeralda sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Esmeralda surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SSE swell with 280 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 15s period with SSE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esmeralda this week:
The surf forecast for Esmeralda over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Esmeralda in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Fri 29th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sun 31st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Esmeralda over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 20 | SSE 17 | |
34 | 34 | 42 | 34 | 35 | 99 | 115 | 169 | 217 | 188 | 163 | 212 | 160 | 174 | 170 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 71 | 75 | 168 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-off | glassy | on | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 1:54PM3.87m | 2:28AM3.68m | 2:36PM3.92m | 3:09AM3.76m | 3:15PM3.97m | 3:48AM3.82m | 3:53PM3.99m | 4:26AM3.86m | 4:31PM3.99m | 5:03AM3.86m | 5:08PM3.96m | 5:42AM3.82m | 5:46PM3.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:14PM0.78m | 8:26AM1.03m | 8:54PM0.67m | 9:07AM0.96m | 9:33PM0.58m | 9:46AM0.89m | 10:10PM0.52m | 10:24AM0.86m | 10:48PM0.51m | 11:03AM0.88m | 11:26PM0.54m | 11:41AM0.94m | 00:04AM0.62m | ||||||||
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 | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — |
5 | 4 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | 3 | 5 | 2 | 7 | 7 | — | 2 | — | |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
33 | 34 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 15 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 17 | SSE 15 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 17 |
 kJ | 34 | 34 | 42 | 11 | 11 | 19 | 115 | 169 | 217 | 188 | 163 | 105 | 99 | 174 | 170 | 84 | 83 | 82 | 71 | 70 | 168 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | S 6 | SSE 18 | SSE 21 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 19 | S 18 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | SSE 20 | SSE 20 | S 5 |
| kJ | 5 | 3 | 3 | 34 | 35 | 99 | 12 | 31 | 90 | 19 | 11 | 212 | 160 | 96 | 47 | 27 | 23 | 9 | 37 | 75 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | — | S 12 | S 20 | SSE 18 | S 12 | SSE 14 | S 23 | S 21 | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | SSE 6 | S 5 | — | — | S 22 | S 21 | S 21 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 11 | 7 | 31 | 11 | 40 | 11 | 144 | 86 | 127 | 6 | 2 | — | — | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 2 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 2 | NNW 3 | — | NNE 2 | NE 3 | — | — | S 6 | SSE 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | 1 | 2 | — | 1 | 1 | — | — | 28 | 17 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 111 | 255 | 0 | 102 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 89 | 0 | 89 | 89 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 |
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Information about the Esmeralda Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Esmeralda provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Esmeralda can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Esmeralda 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 (Esmeralda) 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 Esmeralda 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.
Esmeralda is 46 km (29 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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