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First Beach (Wizard Beach) surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 EST
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First Beach (Wizard Beach) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's First Beach (Wizard Beach) sea temperature is
27.5° C
 (Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for First Beach (Wizard Beach) this week:

The surf forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at First Beach (Wizard Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.9m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 11) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jan 16) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 9th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 9th Jan)4.5ft (1.4m) 9s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 11th Jan)6ft (1.9m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
ENE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.2
ENE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.2
NE
Period(s) (?)888899999998898888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)166256211319461516552461454384367327250367264166222216182222187
Wind
(km/h)
5
WSW
5
WNW
10
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
15
NW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
WNW
15
NNW
15
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
N
15
W
10
WNW
15
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:47AM
0.40
5:52PM
0.29
7:20AM
0.42
7:16PM
0.24
7:53AM
0.43
8:42PM
0.20
8:27AM
0.43
9:56PM
0.17
9:02AM
0.42
11:06PM
0.15
9:40AM
0.42
12:26AM
0.14
10:20AM
0.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
11:41PM
0.09
12:46PM
0.19
12:05AM
0.12
1:48PM
0.17
12:24AM
0.13
2:54PM
0.14
12:39AM
0.14
4:18PM
0.12
12:52AM
0.15
6:02PM
0.09
1:05AM
0.14
7:04PM 1:08AM
0.07 0.14
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-6:47--6:47--6:47--6:47--6:48--6:48--6:48-
Sunset--6:23--6:23--6:24--6:24--6:25--6:25--6:27
clear
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-1-4226224-331-2-141-
Temp. °C262627262626262627252626262626252626252626
Feels °C (?)302829292728282628262726272727262627272727
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Information about the First Beach (Wizard Beach) Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for First Beach (Wizard Beach) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at First Beach (Wizard Beach) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our First Beach (Wizard Beach) 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 (First Beach (Wizard Beach)) 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 First Beach (Wizard Beach) 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near First Beach (Wizard Beach), camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Chiriqui Grande which is 38 km (24 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Changuinola which is 47 km (29 miles) away

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