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

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 17 Feb 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
27.2° C
 (Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Tuesday (Feb 17) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s 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 12 days are 1.7m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 23) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 4s period and expected on Tuesday (Feb 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 17th Feb)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf 1AM (Wed 18th Feb)5ft (1.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 23rd Feb)5.5ft (1.7m) 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 17mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Mon night, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.5
NE
1.7
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)888888898999999999999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)196227216270284270297349306370427370370396343354430384336468376
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
N
10
WNW
10
NW
10
N
10
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
W
10
WNW
15
N
15
W
15
WNW
15
NNW
15
W
15
NW
20
NNW
15
NW
20
NW
30
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:34AM
0.24
12:44PM
0.40
3:14AM
0.28
1:35PM
0.37
3:23AM
0.33
2:28PM
0.34
3:40AM
0.37
3:24PM
0.31
4:04AM
0.41
4:24PM
0.27
4:37AM
0.44
5:29PM
0.23
5:15AM
0.46
6:45PM
0.20
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:54AM
0.24
8:41PM
0.14
7:36AM
0.25
9:02PM
0.15
9:16AM
0.22
9:27PM
0.15
10:19AM
0.18
9:55PM
0.16
11:12AM
0.13
10:24PM
0.15
12:01PM
0.09
10:54PM
0.15
12:50PM
0.06
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Mon
23
Sunrise-6:47--6:46--6:46--6:46--6:45--6:45--6:45-
Sunset--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37
rain showers
clear
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
rain showers
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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Rain (mm)
2-16121131-32226271663
Temp. °C262626262626252625252626252626252626262626
Feels °C (?)292726282728282827272727272728282827282524
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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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