Panama La Vieja surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 09 Feb 2026 EST
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Panama La Vieja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Panama La Vieja sea temperature is
24.6° C
(Which is 2.0°C colder than average for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Panama La Vieja this week:

The surf forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Panama La Vieja in the next 12 days are 0.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Feb 12) at 1AM. 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 Monday (Feb 09) at 7PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 12th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 12th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 12th Feb)1ft (0.3m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Panama La Vieja over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.2
S
0.1
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
Period(s) (?)171815162115202018181616161514141313131314
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)56559430755242145421737161414141437
Wind
(km/h)
10
N
20
NNE
5
NW
15
NE
20
NNE
5
NNW
10
NE
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
20
NNE
5
NNW
5
ENE
0
W
10
NW
0
NE
10
WNW
10
NW
0
NW
5
NNW
10
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcrossglassoffglasscross-
off
offglassglassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:14PM
3.95
9:47AM
3.55
10:07PM
3.71
10:50AM
3.36
11:12PM
3.55
12:06PM
3.30
12:25AM
3.55
1:20PM
3.42
1:33AM
3.69
2:19PM
3.65
2:27AM
3.91
3:05PM
3.95
3:12AM
4.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:53PM
1.31
3:30AM
1.33
3:43PM
1.58
4:30AM
1.53
4:48PM
1.78
5:45AM
1.61
6:08PM
1.84
7:00AM
1.52
7:22PM
1.72
8:01AM
1.31
8:20PM
1.50
8:49AM
1.04
9:07PM
1.22
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Sunrise6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:35--
Sunset-6:25--6:25--6:25--6:25--6:27--6:27--6:27-
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------------1-
Temp. °C313124313025313126323124323023282923292824
Feels °C (?)313027292928313129323027343326313126303127
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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 12 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.

Panama La Vieja is 1 km (1 miles) from the city of Panama. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in Panama. Panama has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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