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First Beach (Wizard Beach) Surf Forecast
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First Beach (Wizard Beach) surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 18 Sep 2025 EST
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 Thursday (Sep 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 8s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at First Beach (Wizard Beach) in the next 12 days are 1.0m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 25) 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 (Sep 24) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 18th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Thu 25th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for First Beach (Wizard Beach) over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | |
Wave (?)Graph  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 106 | 86 | 59 | 56 | 41 | 35 | 24 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 17 | 15 | 22 | 30 | 26 | 25 | 15 | 20 | 60 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | on | cross- off | glass | glass | cross- off | glass | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | |
High Tide / height (m) | 11:13AM 0.24 | 10:16PM 0.39 | 11:57AM 0.27 | 11:21PM 0.36 | 12:36PM 0.31 | 12:26AM 0.34 | 1:12PM 0.34 | 1:32AM 0.31 | 1:47PM 0.36 | 2:41AM 0.29 | 2:21PM 0.38 | 3:52AM 0.27 | 2:55PM 0.39 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:35AM 0.11 | 2:41PM 0.20 | 5:40AM 0.14 | 4:02PM 0.22 | 6:39AM 0.16 | 6:45PM 0.22 | 7:25AM 0.19 | 8:17PM 0.19 | 8:02AM 0.20 | 9:13PM 0.15 | 8:34AM 0.21 | 9:56PM 0.11 | 9:03AM 0.21 | |||||||||
Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wed 24 | ||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:27 | - | - | 6:25 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:24 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 3 | 2 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 3 | - | - | 2 | 1 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 | - | |
| Temp. °C | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Bocas del Toro
Continuing clean conditions at First Beach (Wizard Beach) (calm at Linea de Base wx 48 km from First Beach (Wizard Beach)). 0.9m 7s swell from the NE with a 0.2m 2s local chop from the SE. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
48 km away, 1 h 26 min ago
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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.
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