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

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Friday 29 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)

First Beach (Wizard Beach) surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 29 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period, NE swell with 449 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 29 May, 4PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 9s period with NE swell.

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 Friday (May 29) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m 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 16 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 4PM (Fri 29th May)5ft (1.6m) 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 31mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
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
1
2
1
0
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
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
1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
520
449
325
287
249
205
249
180
149
180
176
125
125
125
142
321
314
275
321
321
314
Wind (km/h)
20
NW
25
NW
15
SW
0
WNW
10
NNE
10
SW
5
W
10
N
5
SSW
0
S
10
NE
5
WSW
5
NW
15
N
10
WNW
5
W
15
N
10
W
5
WNW
15
N
15
WNW
off
off
cross
glassy
cross-off
cross
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
11:48PM0.43m
00:27AM0.42m
1:07AM0.42m
1:46AM0.42m
2:22AM0.42m
2:53AM0.41m
7:52PM0.27m
Low Tide
8:36AM0.02m
9:10AM0.00m
9:43AM-0.01m
10:15AM-0.00m
10:45AM0.01m
11:12AM0.03m
9:36PM0.27m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
part cloud
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
12
6
8
1
1
1
2
1
6
2
6
1
3
3
1
1
8
Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
29
28
28
32
30
31
31
31
32
33
31
32
32
30
31
32
31
32
31
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
10
1.6
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.2
NE
8
1.3
NE
9
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.3
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
1.4
NE
9
Energy kJ
520
449
325
287
249
205
249
180
149
180
176
125
125
125
142
321
314
275
321
321
314
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
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
0
0
13
0
0
13
0
0
0
0
137
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Bocas del Toro
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
4
4
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
8
4
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
6
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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.

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