- Forecast
- Maps
- Live
- Weather State
- Spot Information
Surf Forecasts:

Playa Malibu surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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 Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Sun 31st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 5th Jun) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryHeavy 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 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 19 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 16 | |
215 | 153 | 270 | 162 | 225 | 220 | 131 | 84 | 83 | 74 | 124 | 158 | 230 | 174 | 186 | 235 | 225 | 222 | 198 | 132 | 129 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:36 | — | |
2 | 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) | S 15 | S 14 | S 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 17 | S 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | S 15 | SSE 19 | S 18 | S 18 | S 18 | S 5 | S 18 | S 18 | S 6 | S 5 | S 16 | S 16 |
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) | SSE 21 | SSE 20 | S 14 | S 13 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 19 | S 15 | S 5 | S 5 | S 14 | S 19 | SSW 5 | S 5 | S 18 | S 16 | SSW 12 | S 26 |
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) | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 8 | SW 7 | S 7 | — | S 22 | S 21 | S 21 | S 10 | S 5 | S 10 | SSW 9 | S 9 | S 15 | SSW 13 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 12 | — | SSW 12 |
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) | — | — | — | — | — | NNW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | S 5 | W 3 | WSW 3 | — | S 6 | — | S 6 | S 4 |
— | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | 4 | 5 | 2 | — | 176 | — | 16 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.











