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Lat Long: 8.99° N 79.50° W

Panama La Vieja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 24 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Panama La Vieja sea temperature is
29.7°C
1.2° 

Panama La Vieja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Panama La Vieja surf forecast from 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 28 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 19s period, S swell with 66 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 5s period with SSW 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 Saturday (Sep 26) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Panama La Vieja in the next 16 days are 0.3m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 28) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 5s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 28th Sep)1ft (0.3m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Mon morning. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
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Height (m)
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Period (s)
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14
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7
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9
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6
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6
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SSW
5
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SSW
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19
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19
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18
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18
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21
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16
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19
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15
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18
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18
0.2
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14
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16
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
16
4
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18
33
20
10
29
29
25
24
36
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25
55
16
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Wind (km/h)
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WNW
5
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5
NW
5
SSE
15
S
5
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15
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10
SSE
5
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10
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SSE
5
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10
SE
10
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NNE
5
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10
SSE
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SW
10
SSE
15
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5
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
2:25PM4.06m
2:49AM4.32m
3:05PM4.33m
3:24AM4.61m
3:43PM4.57m
3:59AM4.86m
4:20PM4.74m
4:35AM5.03m
4:58PM4.84m
5:12AM5.09m
5:37PM4.84m
5:52AM5.04m
6:19PM4.73m
Low Tide
8:37PM0.94m
9:00AM0.86m
9:14PM0.69m
9:37AM0.56m
9:50PM0.49m
10:13AM0.30m
10:26PM0.34m
10:50AM0.13m
11:03PM0.28m
11:28AM0.07m
11:42PM0.31m
12:08PM0.13m
00:23AM0.43m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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