Esmeralda surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 30 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
27.4° 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 Saturday (Jan 31) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 30) 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 1.4m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 03) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 31st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 30th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Winds increasing (light winds from the NNW on Fri night, fresh winds from the N by Sun morning).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon morning, light winds from the NNW by Wed night).

Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.2
S
Period(s) (?)151414131313131312121313121212121111121212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7170375957575532303032331514141399141111
Wind
(km/h)
25
N
30
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
25
NNW
15
NNW
30
N
30
N
25
N
35
N
35
N
35
N
30
NNW
25
NNW
20
NNW
20
N
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:41PM
3.71
2:01AM
4.03
2:44PM
3.97
3:01AM
4.23
3:39PM
4.24
3:54AM
4.39
4:27PM
4.45
4:41AM
4.48
5:11PM
4.58
5:26AM
4.48
5:52PM
4.59
6:07AM
4.39
6:31PM
4.51
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:48PM
0.96
8:27AM
0.50
8:50PM
0.74
9:21AM
0.28
9:44PM
0.52
10:09AM
0.11
10:32PM
0.35
10:53AM
0.03
11:17PM
0.27
11:34AM
0.06
11:58PM
0.29
12:13PM
0.18
12:38AM
0.38
Friday
30
Saturday
31
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Sunrise6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--
Sunset-6:24--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:27--6:27-
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C303024282825282825262724252525292925303024
Feels °C (?)282726292726252524222320222525303027333226
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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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