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Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 01 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 (May 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 2nd May) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Thu 7th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
152 | 145 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 111 | 102 | 147 | 226 | 123 | 242 | 210 | 229 | 348 | 478 | 465 | 336 | 326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 4:08AM3.17m | 4:14PM3.31m | 4:44AM3.17m | 4:49PM3.27m | 5:19AM3.12m | 5:24PM3.19m | 5:56AM3.03m | 6:01PM3.08m | 6:34AM2.92m | 6:38PM2.94m | 7:15AM2.79m | 7:19PM2.80m | 8:00AM2.69m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:55PM0.32m | 10:07AM0.58m | 10:30PM0.30m | 10:42AM0.59m | 11:06PM0.33m | 11:18AM0.65m | 11:42PM0.41m | 11:55AM0.74m | 00:19AM0.52m | 12:33PM0.87m | 00:58AM0.66m | 1:15PM1.01m | 1:40AM0.80m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | 6:34 |
7 | 4 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 | — | — | 5 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 4 | 1 | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 29 |
30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 152 | 145 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 111 | 102 | 25 | 226 | 123 | 55 | 210 | 210 | 348 | 478 | 465 | 336 | 326 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | S 6 | S 6 | SSW 13 | S 5 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 16 | S 10 | SW 6 | S 22 | SSW 20 | SSW 24 |
| kJ | 12 | 12 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 59 | 85 | 84 | 17 | 16 | 99 | 14 | 83 | 242 | 22 | 229 | 30 | 35 | 9 | 37 | 55 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | S 21 | — | S 26 | SSW 19 |
| kJ | 4 | 12 | 26 | 66 | 25 | 85 | 38 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 147 | 57 | 61 | 37 | 115 | 12 | 8 | 9 | — | 13 | 37 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 2 | WNW 3 | N 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 5 | S 5 | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | 1 | 4 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 21 | 20 | — | — | — | — | — | 25 | 15 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 209 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 40 | 83 | 0 | 0 | 209 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 0 | 0 | 40 | 0 | 0 |
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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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