
Surf Forecasts:
Las Bovedas surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 20s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, S swell with 177 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 20s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Bovedas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Bovedas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Bovedas in the next 16 days are 0.5m 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Friday (Jun 26) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun) | 1ft (0.3m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 26th Jun) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Bovedas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | Thursday 25 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 17 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 20 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 21 | S 20 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
45 | 24 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 30 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 36 | 30 | 124 | 104 | 158 | 151 | 132 | 129 | 70 | 69 | 61 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | off | off | off | glassy | off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | on | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | cross-off | off |
High Tide | 7:20PM4.95m | 7:54AM4.97m | 8:13PM4.68m | 8:46AM4.77m | 9:08PM4.39m | 9:41AM4.55m | 10:07PM4.12m | 10:39AM4.36m | 11:11PM3.94m | 11:38AM4.24m | 00:14AM3.87m | 12:34PM4.20m | 1:10AM3.88m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:05PM0.28m | 1:27AM0.09m | 2:00PM0.48m | 2:21AM0.38m | 2:58PM0.69m | 3:16AM0.68m | 3:56PM0.87m | 4:12AM0.94m | 4:55PM1.00m | 5:08AM1.15m | 5:53PM1.07m | 6:05AM1.29m | 6:50PM1.06m | ||||||||
6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | |
mm | 1 | 5 | — | — | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 8 | 12 | 5 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 30 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 31 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 16 | S 11 | S 17 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 18 | S 18 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | S 5 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 |
45 | 10 | 23 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 25 | 25 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 124 | 104 | 158 | 151 | 132 | 12 | 70 | 69 | 61 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | S 17 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 20 | S 19 | S 15 | S 7 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | SSW 7 | S 7 | SSW 8 | SSE 6 | S 6 | S 16 | S 5 | S 6 | S 5 |
11 | 24 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 30 | 7 | 17 | 4 | 24 | 21 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 129 | 5 | 2 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 21 | S 5 | S 10 | S 10 | — | S 14 | S 14 | S 21 | S 20 | S 9 | S 8 | SW 12 | — | — | S 7 | S 7 | S 8 | S 9 |
3 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 16 | 15 | 36 | 30 | 2 | 1 | 6 | — | — | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | NW 3 | — | SSE 3 | — | S 6 | — | — | — | NW 2 |
— | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 4 | — | 23 | — | — | — | 1 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 5 | 177 | 63 | 63 | 60 | 5 | 63 | 63 | 6 | 63 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Las Bovedas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Bovedas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Bovedas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Bovedas 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 (Las Bovedas) 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 Las Bovedas 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.
Las Bovedas is 3 km (2 miles) from the city of Balboa. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Balboa. Balboa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.









