
Surf Forecasts:
Panama La Vieja surf forecast from 10 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 10 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period, S swell with offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 22 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 16s period, S swell with 85 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 10 Nov, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 13s period with S swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Panama La Vieja this week:
The surf forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Panama La Vieja in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 22) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 25) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Tue 10th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 10th Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Sun 22nd Nov) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 10 | Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
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64 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 30 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 70 | 69 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 67 | 62 | 64 | 56 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | off | off | off | off | off |
High Tide | 4:36PM4.52m | 4:44AM4.63m | 5:12PM4.46m | 5:20AM4.53m | 5:49PM4.35m | 5:56AM4.37m | 6:28PM4.20m | 6:35AM4.19m | 7:08PM4.04m | 7:15AM3.98m | 7:53PM3.88m | 8:01AM3.77m | 8:42PM3.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:22AM0.35m | 10:36PM0.70m | 10:57AM0.38m | 11:12PM0.76m | 11:34AM0.47m | 11:49PM0.88m | 12:11PM0.63m | 00:28AM1.05m | 12:50PM0.82m | 1:09AM1.25m | 1:31PM1.04m | 1:54AM1.45m | 2:16PM1.24m | 2:46AM1.60m | |||||||
6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | — | 5:53 | — | |
mm | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | 7 | — | 2 | 5 | — | 4 | 9 | — |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 37 | 36 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 30 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 34 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 12 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 15 | S 14 | S 14 | S 13 |
64 | 58 | 56 | 55 | 30 | 26 | 11 | 11 | 47 | 46 | 45 | 43 | 70 | 69 | 72 | 37 | 37 | 67 | 62 | 64 | 56 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | — | — | — | S 19 | S 8 | S 18 | S 18 | S 11 | S 6 | S 11 | S 10 | S 6 | S 7 | SSW 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 |
4 | — | — | — | 7 | 5 | 24 | 25 | 10 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | S 19 | S 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 11 | S 6 | — | S 10 | S 9 | SSW 8 | SSW 8 | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | 7 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 9 | 1 | — | 2 | 1 | 6 | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 7 | W 7 | NW 3 | NW 3 | — | WNW 2 | — | — | — | — | SSE 2 | — | — | — | N 2 | NNW 2 | — | NW 2 | NW 3 | NW 2 | NW 3 |
4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 0 | 62 | 62 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Panama La Vieja Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Panama La Vieja provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Panama La Vieja can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Panama La Vieja 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 (Panama La Vieja) 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 Panama La Vieja 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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