Esmeralda surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 23 Mar 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
26.1° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Monday (Mar 23) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.2m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 16s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4AM. 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 (Mar 23) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Mon 23rd Mar)0.5ft (0.2m) 20s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 23rd Mar)0.5ft (0.2m) 20s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 30th Mar)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
0.3
SSE
0.3
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)121220151413131212121111101310101313171516
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3128304239353429292621231817771716304449
Wind
(km/h)
15
N
15
N
25
N
10
NNW
10
N
25
NNW
10
N
5
NNE
10
N
15
NNW
10
N
15
N
15
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
15
NNW
15
N
20
N
15
N
15
N
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:41AM
4.36
6:58PM
4.50
7:29AM
4.14
7:47PM
4.22
8:24AM
3.86
8:45PM
3.90
9:30AM
3.61
9:56PM
3.64
10:50AM
3.48
11:19PM
3.51
12:12PM
3.54
12:39AM
3.57
1:22PM
3.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:30AM
0.04
12:45PM
0.34
1:15AM
0.24
1:33PM
0.59
2:06AM
0.51
2:27PM
0.89
3:06AM
0.80
3:35PM
1.17
4:21AM
1.03
5:00PM
1.32
5:45AM
1.08
6:27PM
1.25
7:00AM
0.98
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sun
29
Sunrise-6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:29
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C253131253131253031253031253031263231263031
Feels °C (?)263130273329283232283232273332273331273030
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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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