Esmeralda surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 09 Apr 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
25.9° C
(Which is 1.3°C colder than average for this time of year)

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 (Apr 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Esmeralda in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 15th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Rating
(10 max)
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0
0
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0
0
0
1
1
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
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0.4
SSE
0.4
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0.4
SSE
0.3
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0.3
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0.4
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0.4
SSE
0.4
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0.4
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0.3
SSE
0.4
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0.6
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0.6
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Period(s) (?)181817161616161515151414141616151519181816
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)636158915185487473716939378181797174130240203
Wind
(km/h)
25
NNW
15
NNW
15
N
15
N
10
NNW
20
N
15
NE
15
NNW
15
NE
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNE
20
NNW
10
N
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NNW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
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off
cross-
off
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off
cross-
off
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cross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
3.32
9:19AM
3.13
9:34PM
3.16
10:31AM
3.09
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:57AM
1.30
3:22PM
1.63
4:02AM
1.45
4:40PM
1.70
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
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Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:13--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09
Sunset6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--
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Rain (mm)
-----25-161----------
Temp. °C322732312730292731292631302631312630302630
Feels °C (?)322934332931322934302831302732302832322832
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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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