Playa Santa Catalina Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.61° N 81.24° W

Playa Santa Catalina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 24 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Santa Catalina sea temperature is
30.0° C
2.1° 

Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast from 25 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 18s period, SSW swell with 943 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 25 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 21s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Santa Catalina this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jul 25) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 21s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 16 days are 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 25th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 21s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 28th Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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Sunday
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Tuesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SSW
24
0.9
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
21
0.7
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
17
0.7
SSW
19
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1.1
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16
1.3
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16
1.1
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16
1
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15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
718
404
346
590
415
491
480
351
325
637
943
629
635
778
604
455
437
321
357
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
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N
10
NE
15
SSE
5
W
5
NW
10
SW
10
W
5
NNW
15
SW
10
WSW
5
E
0
SSE
5
NNE
5
NE
15
S
5
W
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N
15
SW
10
WNW
Wind State
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High Tide
00:25AM2.46m
12:36PM2.68m
1:28AM2.52m
1:34PM2.74m
2:20AM2.64m
2:24PM2.85m
3:05AM2.78m
3:08PM2.97m
3:45AM2.94m
3:49PM3.08m
4:22AM3.08m
4:26PM3.15m
Low Tide
6:07PM0.98m
6:21AM1.21m
7:08PM0.93m
7:22AM1.16m
8:01PM0.82m
8:15AM1.05m
8:47PM0.69m
9:01AM0.93m
9:28PM0.57m
9:43AM0.82m
10:06PM0.46m
10:23AM0.72m
10:41PM0.40m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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 16 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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