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Playa Guanico Surf Forecast
/ Gulf of Panama (24 surf breaks) /
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Playa Guanico surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Guanico surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Guanico sea temperature is
28.8° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Guanico this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Guanico over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Guanico in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 20th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Guanico over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 31°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 19 | |
264 | 200 | 178 | 151 | 179 | 207 | 176 | 258 | 173 | 120 | 255 | 146 | 164 | 181 | 146 | 144 | 136 | 134 | 124 | 85 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:30AM3.21m | 4:43PM3.40m | 5:20AM3.22m | 5:33PM3.32m | 6:12AM3.18m | 6:26PM3.18m | 7:06AM3.09m | 7:21PM3.00m | 8:04AM2.97m | 8:21PM2.80m | 9:05AM2.87m | 9:26PM2.64m | 10:08AM2.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:14PM-0.09m | 10:32AM0.22m | 11:03PM-0.10m | 11:23AM0.24m | 11:53PM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.34m | 00:45AM0.10m | 1:13PM0.47m | 1:40AM0.27m | 2:14PM0.62m | 2:39AM0.46m | 3:21PM0.74m | 3:42AM0.63m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 6:30 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:32 | — | 6:32 |
7 | 4 | 13 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | — | 2 | 6 | 2 | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 |
32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 34 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 16 | SW 13 | SW 19 |
 kJ | 264 | 200 | 178 | 151 | 111 | 207 | 176 | 258 | 173 | 120 | 255 | 146 | 164 | 181 | 146 | 144 | 136 | 134 | 124 | 85 | 171 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 19 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 12 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 8 | S 6 | S 8 | SSW 8 | S 8 | SSW 8 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 9 | 12 | 108 | 179 | 99 | 72 | 55 | 50 | 102 | 21 | 35 | 60 | 13 | 22 | 17 | 36 | 23 | 35 | 24 | 66 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 14 | SW 21 | SSW 14 | NNE 4 | — | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 18 | SW 10 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 8 |
| kJ | 3 | 81 | 81 | 11 | 6 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 47 | 18 | 66 | 2 | — | 18 | 19 | 4 | 12 | 4 | 27 | 66 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | NNE 3 | NE 4 | — | NE 4 | NE 4 | — | — | NNE 3 | — | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 9 | 16 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 139 | 0 | 44 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 179 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 291 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Playa Guanico Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Guanico provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Guanico can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Guanico 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 (Playa Guanico) 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 Playa Guanico 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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