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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 11 May 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
29.3° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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

The surf forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period. 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 16 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Best Surf 7PM (Mon 11th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 17th May)5.5ft (1.7m) 9s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
10
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
535
492
471
396
388
412
351
275
239
227
191
203
222
191
214
262
269
393
469
440
412
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
15
NNE
10
WNW
10
WNW
20
N
10
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
10
W
10
NW
15
N
15
WNW
15
NW
20
N
15
WNW
5
NW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
15
NNW
20
NW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:38PM0.35m
6:21AM0.29m
9:43PM0.39m
7:54AM0.23m
10:08PM0.43m
11:43AM0.20m
10:48PM0.47m
1:09PM0.18m
11:34PM0.50m
2:38PM0.18m
00:25AM0.52m
1:17AM0.53m
Low Tide
1:45PM0.14m
2:40AM0.24m
2:06PM0.16m
4:04AM0.20m
2:27PM0.17m
5:46AM0.15m
2:49PM0.17m
7:06AM0.08m
3:12PM0.18m
8:01AM0.02m
3:36PM0.18m
8:49AM-0.03m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:39
6:39
6:39
6:40
6:40
6:40
6:40
3
2
6
1
1
7
1
4
2
6
6
4
8
2
3
1
8
6
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
30
30
30
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
29
29
29
31
29
31
31
30
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
10
1.7
NE
9
1.7
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.5
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.6
NE
9
Energy kJ
535
492
471
396
388
412
351
275
239
227
191
203
222
191
214
262
269
393
469
440
412
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
206
0
0
109
0
0
160
0
0
109
0
0
0
0
0
137
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bocas del Toro
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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 16 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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