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Esmeralda surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 26 Jan 2026 EST
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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
27.2° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Esmeralda this week:

The surf forecast for Esmeralda over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Esmeralda in the next 12 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Monday (Feb 02) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 27th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 27th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 30th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

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

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds.

Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)151313131218121616151515141413131313131214
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)425957552931305151464571703759575755333021
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
N
20
N
30
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
25
NNW
35
N
25
N
35
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:22PM
4.01
9:58AM
3.56
10:25PM
3.88
11:10AM
3.47
11:37PM
3.82
12:28PM
3.52
12:52AM
3.88
1:41PM
3.71
2:01AM
4.03
2:44PM
3.97
3:01AM
4.23
3:39PM
4.24
3:54AM
4.39
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:45AM
0.86
4:01PM
1.06
4:54AM
0.93
5:14PM
1.16
6:10AM
0.89
6:35PM
1.13
7:24AM
0.73
7:48PM
0.96
8:27AM
0.50
8:50PM
0.74
9:21AM
0.28
9:44PM
0.52
10:09AM
0.11
Mon
26
Tuesday
27
Wednesday
28
Thursday
29
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Sunrise--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset6:23--6:23--6:24--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:25--
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clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
---1-----------------
Temp. °C302530302529282529292330302429292526262526
Feels °C (?)302730312528262629292429292529282724232322
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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 12 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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