Playa Santa Catalina surf break

Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 01 Jun 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
29.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 21s period, SSW swell with 1,556 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s 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 Monday (Jun 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.2m and 13s. 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 21s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 1st Jun)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 8th Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 21s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 69mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
0
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
0
1
1
3
3
4
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
23
1.2
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
759
1069
789
827
612
566
325
385
1217
603
766
470
637
751
1148
627
620
679
522
515
1299
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
15
SW
5
NW
5
NE
10
SSW
10
WNW
5
NNE
20
SSW
15
WNW
5
ENE
10
SSW
10
WNW
10
W
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
15
WNW
15
W
10
WNW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:22AM3.02m
4:26PM3.15m
5:00AM3.02m
5:04PM3.12m
5:39AM3.00m
5:41PM3.06m
6:17AM2.96m
6:20PM2.97m
6:57AM2.92m
6:59PM2.87m
7:37AM2.88m
7:42PM2.77m
8:20AM2.86m
8:30PM2.69m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.73m
10:45PM0.41m
10:58AM0.75m
11:22PM0.44m
11:37AM0.79m
00:00AM0.50m
12:17PM0.87m
00:38AM0.59m
12:58PM0.95m
1:17AM0.70m
1:42PM1.02m
1:58AM0.80m
2:31PM1.05m
2:43AM0.88m
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
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6:37
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
6
4
10
4
6
4
8
18
1
2
6
8
2
14
13
5
12
2
4
Temp °C
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
28
26
28
28
28
27
27
26
25
25
25
26
27
27
34
32
32
33
32
32
32
30
31
32
31
32
30
31
29
26
27
27
29
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
759
1069
789
827
612
566
325
321
1217
603
766
421
439
751
1148
627
620
679
522
515
1299
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.1
SW
22
0.6
SSW
11
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
18
1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
7
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
23
1.2
SSW
14
Energy kJ
402
254
189
18
93
99
251
385
11
330
419
412
637
378
125
40
32
34
26
479
553
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
10
0.2
S
9
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
5
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
26
0.5
SSW
24
0.6
SW
6
0.8
WSW
7
Energy kJ
9
18
44
77
9
18
7
17
11
470
6
233
125
125
66
317
26
53
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
4
0.6
SSW
6
1.4
SW
6
1
WSW
7
Energy kJ
32
25
167
85
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
166
0
0
166
0
0
83
0
0
209
0
69
40
99
83
69
91
0
85
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
2
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
6
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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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