Paunch Reef surf break

Paunch Reef surfForecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 02 Jul 2025 EST
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Paunch Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paunch Reef sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paunch Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Paunch Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.2m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paunch Reef in the next 12 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 02) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Tuesday (Jul 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4PM (Wed 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Best Surf 4PM (Wed 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 2nd Jul)7ft (2.2m) 10s

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

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Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
2.4
NE
2.2
NE
2.2
NE
1.9
NE
1.6
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
ENE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.5
NE
1.9
NE
1.7
ENE
1.7
ENE
1.5
ENE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.8
NE
1.7
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
Period(s) (?)11101010989999998888899999989999991099999
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1313967918625427256281247216221216197201154151119158216349537430440346256300307421437456471573481343343328373
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
15
NW
25
WNW
15
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
5
WSW
10
NW
15
WNW
10
WNW
10
NNW
10
NW
10
WNW
10
N
5
WNW
5
SSW
5
NE
10
WNW
20
NW
20
WNW
15
NW
15
WNW
15
N
10
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
15
WNW
15
NW
20
NNW
20
WNW
15
WNW
15
N
15
NW
10
WNW
10
NNW
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offglasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcrosscross-
off
offcrossglassglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:55PM
0.31
6:55AM
0.12
8:23PM
0.34
7:53AM
0.08
8:51PM
0.37
8:57AM
0.04
9:21PM
0.39
10:13AM
0.01
9:53PM
0.41
10:27PM
0.42
11:03PM
0.42
11:41PM
0.43
12:21AM
0.42
1:03AM
0.41
1:46AM
0.37
2:33AM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:39PM
-0.06
2:42AM
0.06
12:55PM
-0.04
3:51AM
0.03
1:08PM
-0.02
4:54AM
-0.00
1:14PM
-0.01
5:53AM
-0.03
1:09PM
-0.00
6:51AM
-0.05
7:46AM
-0.07
8:37AM
-0.09
9:20AM
-0.10
9:52AM
-0.10
10:15AM
-0.10
10:31AM
-0.09
Wednesday
02
Thursday
03
Friday
04
Saturday
05
Sunday
06
Monday
07
Tuesday
08
Wednesday
09
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
13
Sunrise6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--
Sunset-6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52--6:52-
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Rain (mm)
13111272139-71-8243-14125-19---2-571683115
Temp. °C252525262626252726272727272727272727262526272626272727272727272726272726
Feels °C (?)282826272628293029313031303031313031272627282829312930292829282828303028

Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Paunch Reef Surf forecast

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

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near Paunch Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 50 km (31 miles) away

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