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Playa Santa Catalina surf break

Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 16 Feb 2026 EST
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Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Santa Catalina sea temperature is
27.9° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Santa Catalina this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 12 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Feb 16) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 16th Feb)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
0
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
S
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
Period(s) (?)141313121212121212111111141414131313131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)23619819517515511111111110795617082138170135114135135125117
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
15
NE
20
S
15
NNE
20
NNE
5
NE
15
NNE
20
NNE
0
S
10
NNE
15
NE
15
S
5
S
5
ENE
15
SSW
5
SW
5
E
15
S
5
S
10
NE
15
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		onoffcross-
off		glassoffcross-
off		glassoffcross-
off		onglasscross-
off		oncross-
on		glassonglasscross-
off		on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:01AM
2.99
3:34PM
3.04
3:41AM
3.15
4:09PM
3.25
4:19AM
3.29
4:44PM
3.43
4:56AM
3.38
5:18PM
3.55
5:33AM
3.41
5:54PM
3.61
6:12AM
3.38
6:32PM
3.58
6:53AM
3.28
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:19AM
0.55
9:36PM
0.72
9:55AM
0.40
10:14PM
0.54
10:29AM
0.29
10:51PM
0.40
11:04AM
0.23
11:28PM
0.29
11:40AM
0.22
12:06AM
0.25
12:17PM
0.26
12:46AM
0.27
12:57PM
0.37
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sun
22
Sunrise-6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:41--6:39--6:39-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
1-------1---1-1533826
Temp. °C273029273132263131272927272828262827262827
Feels °C (?)303129283135253234303028313030303029303129
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Information about the Playa Santa Catalina Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Santa Catalina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Santa Catalina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Santa Catalina 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 Santa Catalina) 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 Santa Catalina 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 Veraguas? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Santa Catalina, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Veraguas, consider staying in Manzanillo which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Veraguas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Las Minas which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Santiago de Veraguas and Chitre.

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