Playa Malibu surf break

Playa Malibu surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 EST
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Playa Malibu surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Malibu sea temperature is
29.5° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa Malibu surf forecast from 31 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 5 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, S swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 5 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, S swell with 1,755 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Malibu this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 14s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Malibu in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sun 31st May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 5th Jun)5.5ft (1.7m) 18s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
19
0.4
SSE
19
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
19
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
215
153
270
162
225
220
131
84
83
74
124
158
230
174
186
235
225
222
198
132
129
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
5
NNE
10
NNW
10
N
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
N
5
E
5
WNW
5
SSE
5
SW
10
W
10
E
10
SE
0
NNW
5
SSE
10
SE
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:55PM4.14m
4:27AM4.00m
4:33PM4.14m
5:05AM4.00m
5:10PM4.10m
5:44AM3.97m
5:48PM4.03m
6:22AM3.91m
6:26PM3.92m
7:02AM3.85m
7:06PM3.80m
7:42AM3.80m
7:49PM3.68m
Low Tide
10:12PM0.55m
10:26AM0.90m
10:50PM0.54m
11:05AM0.91m
11:27PM0.57m
11:43AM0.97m
00:05AM0.65m
12:22PM1.06m
00:43AM0.76m
1:03PM1.17m
1:22AM0.89m
1:46PM1.26m
2:03AM1.02m
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
6:00
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6:34
6:34
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6:35
6:35
6:36
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1
6
5
10
5
2
6
4
8
6
3
1
4
4
9
23
4
5
9
Temp °C
29
30
28
30
30
28
29
29
27
29
28
27
28
27
27
28
27
25
25
25
24
34
35
32
34
34
32
34
34
32
34
33
31
32
31
32
33
30
28
28
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
15
0.6
S
14
0.6
S
19
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
17
0.5
S
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
16
0.3
S
15
0.4
SSE
19
0.5
S
18
0.6
S
18
0.5
S
18
0.5
S
5
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
18
1.3
S
6
0.6
S
5
0.5
S
16
0.5
S
16
Energy kJ
215
153
270
162
225
220
131
84
83
39
124
158
230
174
11
235
225
127
21
132
129
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
21
0.4
SSE
20
0.5
S
14
0.5
S
13
0.4
S
13
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
12
0.3
S
11
0.2
S
11
0.3
SSE
19
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
5
0.3
S
14
0.5
S
19
0.3
SSW
5
0.3
S
5
0.6
S
18
0.6
S
16
0.3
SSW
12
0.1
S
26
Energy kJ
147
127
98
87
54
25
25
22
9
74
38
2
5
37
186
6
5
222
198
28
13
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SW
7
0.2
S
7
0.1
S
22
0.1
S
21
0.2
S
21
0.2
S
10
0.2
S
5
0.1
S
10
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
S
9
0.4
S
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
6
2
12
14
4
10
9
34
8
2
2
8
2
70
57
10
82
55
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
NNW
2
0.4
SW
5
0.3
S
5
0.5
W
3
0.3
WSW
3
1.5
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.5
S
4
Energy kJ
1
6
4
5
2
176
16
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
84
84
0
0
84
0
84
84
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
4
2
4
4
1
4
1
3
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
2
4
3
3
4
4
2
3
2
2
4
1
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
4
5
5
6
9
9
7
9
9
9
9
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Information about the Playa Malibu Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Malibu provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Malibu can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Malibu 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 Malibu) 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 Malibu 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.

Playa Malibu is 37 km (23 miles) from La Chorrera. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Chorrera. La Chorrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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