Modrono surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 09 Jan 2026 EST
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Modrono surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Modrono sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Modrono this week:

The surf forecast for Modrono over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Modrono in the next 12 days are 0.5m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 5s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 4PM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 9th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Modrono over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.2
SSW
0.4
SE
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
0.2
SSW
Period(s) (?)13131212131313121212111111111151010101616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)44603974828378715036323019181110101092525
Wind
(km/h)
20
N
20
N
15
N
10
NNW
20
N
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
N
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
25
N
20
NNE
15
NNW
15
N
5
ENE
10
N
15
NNE
5
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
glass
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:54AM
2.77
8:22PM
2.91
8:43AM
2.58
9:08PM
2.75
9:36AM
2.41
9:58PM
2.60
10:36AM
2.28
10:55PM
2.49
11:43AM
2.22
11:56PM
2.44
12:49PM
2.24
12:57AM
2.46
1:48PM
2.32
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:50AM
0.55
2:01PM
0.53
2:39AM
0.69
2:48PM
0.74
3:31AM
0.81
3:38PM
0.92
4:27AM
0.89
4:35PM
1.06
5:29AM
0.93
5:39PM
1.12
6:31AM
0.90
6:43PM
1.11
7:28AM
0.82
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thu
15
Sunrise-6:35--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
Sunset--6:20--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22--6:22--6:22
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-----3-12-----2-11--2
Temp. °C263030263029252929252929252929252928262928
Feels °C (?)273032283132272829262829262829263131303131
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Information about the Modrono Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Modrono provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Modrono can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Modrono 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 (Modrono) 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 Modrono 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.

Modrono is 68 km (42 miles) from Las Minas. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Las Minas. Las Minas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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