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Playa Malibu surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 03 May 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Malibu this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 04) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Malibu in the next 12 days are 0.8m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 09) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (May 05) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 4th May) | 1ft (0.3m) 19s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Thu 8th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Malibu over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 16 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 16 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 18 |
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| Energy (?) | 64 | 51 | 74 | 131 | 102 | 97 | 122 | 88 | 75 | 188 | 165 | 222 | 290 | 188 | 194 | 122 | 418 | 257 | 260 | 172 | 174 | 118 | 70 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 55 | 30 | 32 | 35 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 84 | 63 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | glass | cross- off | off | cross- off | off | off | cross- off | glass | off | off | glass | cross- off | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:25PM 3.96 | 9:09AM 3.85 | 9:30PM 3.67 | 10:16AM 3.69 | 10:41PM 3.50 | 11:25AM 3.65 | 11:52PM 3.46 | 12:26PM 3.71 | 12:54AM 3.53 | 1:17PM 3.82 | 1:45AM 3.65 | 2:00PM 3.94 | 2:28AM 3.79 | 2:38PM 4.06 | 3:07AM 3.92 | 3:14PM 4.16 | 3:43AM 4.02 | 3:49PM 4.22 | 4:18AM 4.07 | 4:23PM 4.23 | 4:53AM 4.07 | 4:58PM 4.20 | 5:28AM 4.02 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 2:39AM 0.81 | 3:13PM 1.24 | 3:43AM 1.09 | 4:27PM 1.40 | 4:54AM 1.26 | 5:42PM 1.41 | 6:02AM 1.31 | 6:45PM 1.29 | 6:59AM 1.26 | 7:36PM 1.12 | 7:47AM 1.17 | 8:17PM 0.93 | 8:28AM 1.06 | 8:55PM 0.75 | 9:06AM 0.95 | 9:30PM 0.60 | 9:42AM 0.86 | 10:05PM 0.51 | 10:18AM 0.82 | 10:40PM 0.48 | 10:53AM 0.83 | 11:16PM 0.51 | 11:29AM 0.89 | |||||||||||||
Sat 03 | Sunday 04 | Monday 05 | Tuesday 06 | Wednesday 07 | Thursday 08 | Friday 09 | Saturday 10 | Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thu 15 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 |
| Sunset | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 14 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 4 | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 3 | 3 | 1 | 9 | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 35 | 33 | 29 | 34 | 35 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 48mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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 12 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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