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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 18 Jul 2025 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
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


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 (Jul 18) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.8m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at First Beach (Wizard Beach) in the next 12 days are 2.1m 10s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jul 20) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jul 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 18th Jul)6ft (1.8m) 9s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 19th Jul)6.5ft (2.0m) 10s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 20th Jul)7ft (2.1m) 10s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 83mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Mainly fresh winds.

Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NE
2
NE
2
NE
2
NE
2.1
NE
1.9
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
Period(s) (?)91010101010999889989989989
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)486738738708825673497437343250239269262327351437367351281244275
Wind
(km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
15
NW
20
NW
25
NW
15
NW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
WNW
10
W
25
NNW
5
WNW
10
WNW
25
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
20
NNW
20
NW
10
WNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:11PM
0.47
8:03AM
0.18
7:57PM
0.49
9:51AM
0.16
8:48PM
0.50
11:05AM
0.14
9:43PM
0.50
12:12PM
0.14
10:39PM
0.50
1:20PM
0.16
11:34PM
0.49
2:38PM
0.18
12:28AM
0.48
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:34AM
0.10
12:39PM
0.13
3:39AM
0.07
1:06PM
0.12
4:52AM
0.04
1:35PM
0.13
6:08AM
0.03
2:05PM
0.14
7:12AM
0.02
2:37PM
0.15
8:04AM
0.02
3:17PM
0.18
8:48AM
0.03
Fri
18
Saturday
19
Sunday
20
Monday
21
Tuesday
22
Wednesday
23
Thursday
24
Sunrise--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--
mod rainthunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm mod rainmod raincloudthunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm mod rainmod rainpart cloudcloudthunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm thunderstorm part cloud
Rain (mm)
92174161097-56579--31511-
Temp. °C282727272626262627272726262626272527272728
Feels °C (?)302929282728262730303028262929262528282931
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bocas del Toro

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at First Beach (Wizard Beach) (light winds from the ENE at Los Pinos wx 65 km from First Beach (Wizard Beach)). 1.7m 8s swell from the NE with a 1.0m 8s swell from the NNE. Swells combining to make to make bigger set waves.

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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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