
Surf Forecasts:
Morro Negrito surf forecast from 20 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 21s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 25 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SSW swell with 480 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Morro Negrito this week:
The surf forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Morro Negrito in the next 16 days are 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 20th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Sat 25th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Morro Negrito over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, listen up, folks. This is Rusty, and I’m looking at the next couple of weeks here. We’re talking about the Morro Negrito (Panama) region. The water is sitting at a balmy 86°, which is much warmer than normal for this time of year, so you’ll be sweating in your wettie, if you even bother with one.
We’ve got a bit of a slow start, but there’s a definite build-up coming. The first few days are all about tiny, weak surf. The swell energy is low, around 117 on Monday, and we’re looking at wave heights of just 1ft. It’s surfable, but only just. Monday morning actually has glassy conditions with a bit of a cross-off wind from the east, so it’s clean, but the lack of power is a letdown. The swell is coming from the SSW, which is on the money for this spot, but it’s a long-period groundswell at 12 seconds—makes for some nice lines, but the sets are few and far between at this size. Tuesday and Wednesday are more of the same: small, glassy mornings but nothing to write home about. The energy dips all the way to 51 on Wednesday afternoon.
Thursday the 23rd is similar, with a tiny 2ft, 7-second swell. The period is short, so the waves will be a bit weak and crumbly, even though it’s glassy in the morning. The energy is a weak 86. Then Friday the 24th, things start to look a bit more interesting. The morning is glassy with the wind going calm, and the swell jumps to a 1ft but with a long 24-second period. The energy is up to 263, which is moderate. It’s still small, but those long-period lines will have a lot of push and will hold up well on the reef.
The real standout, though, is the window from Saturday the 25th through to Wednesday the 29th. Saturday morning, the 25th, we get a clean 2ft SSW swell with a 21-second period and energy of 343. It’s still small, but the quality is there. Then Sunday the 26th afternoon is a beauty: 2ft, 18-second period, glassy, and the energy is a solid 361. That’s the first real taste of good surf. The all-time best is shaping up to be Tuesday the 28th. The whole day is clean with cross-off winds from the east, a 3ft SSW swell, and a 17-second period. The energy is pumping at 549. That’s the pick of the fortnight. Wednesday the 29th morning is also a cracker, with a glassy 3ft swell, but the energy has dropped a touch to 449. These are expert-level waves at that size for this advanced reef.
After that, the swell backs off. Thursday the 30th morning is another glassy 3ft, but the energy is down to 272. The last few days of July and into August get smaller again, with the energy dropping to 98 by the 2nd. There is a small spike on Monday the 3rd of August with a 2ft, 18-second swell and energy of 330, but it’s not the same wave as that Tuesday. This spot is consistent, so it tends not to stay poor for long, but the second week is definitely a step down.
So, for the best waves, don’t overthink it. Tuesday the 28th of July is the one. Clean 3ft SSW groundswell with plenty of energy (549). It’s a reef and point setup, so those long-period lines will wrap in beautifully. The crowds are a “sometimes” thing, so you might have some company. Wednesday the 29th morning is a close second if you can’t make that Tuesday.
Alright, get out there and get some.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SSW 26 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
51 | 65 | 58 | 102 | 50 | 84 | 67 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 66 | 65 | 217 | 141 | 404 | 305 | 154 | 480 | 246 | 280 | 316 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 8:30PM3.01m | 8:54AM3.18m | 9:21PM2.79m | 9:43AM2.98m | 10:18PM2.62m | 10:38AM2.81m | 11:22PM2.50m | 11:38AM2.72m | 00:29AM2.47m | 12:41PM2.70m | 1:31AM2.53m | 1:38PM2.77m | 2:24AM2.65m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:25PM0.58m | 2:36AM0.66m | 3:15PM0.73m | 3:25AM0.88m | 4:10PM0.87m | 4:20AM1.06m | 5:09PM0.96m | 5:21AM1.18m | 6:12PM0.98m | 6:25AM1.20m | 7:12PM0.93m | 7:26AM1.15m | 8:06PM0.83m | ||||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | — | 6:47 | — | |
mm | 2 | 9 | 1 | — | 12 | 37 | — | 3 | 5 | — | 7 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | 11 | 4 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 20 | SSW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 18 | SW 18 |
24 | 26 | 20 | 14 | 50 | 84 | 67 | 41 | 37 | 36 | 37 | 56 | 32 | 39 | 43 | 305 | 154 | 480 | 246 | 280 | 316 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 26 | SSW 11 | SSW 24 | SW 24 | SSW 21 | SW 6 | SW 8 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 |
51 | 50 | 58 | 102 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 8 | 36 | 66 | 12 | 217 | 141 | 404 | 18 | 14 | 59 | 44 | 36 | 24 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 26 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 11 | WSW 6 | SSW 14 | WSW 6 | SSW 21 | SSW 21 |
42 | 65 | 27 | 25 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 65 | 14 | 22 | 64 | 20 | 6 | 21 | 3 | 45 | 45 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 61 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 145 | 3 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Morro Negrito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Morro Negrito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Morro Negrito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Morro Negrito 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 (Morro Negrito) 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 Morro Negrito 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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