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Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 21 May 2025 EST
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 Wednesday (May 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 12 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Wed 21st May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 24th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 26th May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 |
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| Energy (?) | 294 | 432 | 503 | 1015 | 880 | 838 | 881 | 697 | 1194 | 1421 | 1393 | 1121 | 917 | 870 | 1831 | 1343 | 1150 | 902 | 716 | 706 | 465 | 439 | 342 | 253 | 249 | 242 | 217 | 217 | 276 | 267 | 294 | 590 | 1131 | 1454 | 1340 | 1230 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross | glass | on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | glass | glass | off | cross | on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | cross- off | glass | on | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 2.69 | 11:05AM 3.02 | 11:37PM 2.78 | 12:06PM 3.19 | 12:42AM 2.94 | 1:03PM 3.37 | 1:41AM 3.12 | 1:57PM 3.54 | 2:36AM 3.30 | 2:50PM 3.65 | 3:28AM 3.43 | 3:41PM 3.71 | 4:18AM 3.50 | 4:31PM 3.68 | 5:09AM 3.50 | 5:21PM 3.58 | 5:59AM 3.43 | 6:12PM 3.43 | 6:51AM 3.32 | 7:03PM 3.22 | 7:43AM 3.18 | 7:57PM 3.01 | 8:38AM 3.05 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:24PM 1.00 | 4:40AM 0.87 | 5:31PM 0.84 | 5:44AM 0.79 | 6:32PM 0.61 | 6:45AM 0.67 | 7:29PM 0.37 | 7:42AM 0.52 | 8:22PM 0.15 | 8:36AM 0.39 | 9:12PM -0.00 | 9:29AM 0.29 | 10:02PM -0.08 | 10:20AM 0.26 | 10:51PM -0.08 | 11:11AM 0.31 | 11:41PM 0.01 | 12:03PM 0.41 | 12:30AM 0.16 | 12:56PM 0.57 | 1:21AM 0.35 | 1:52PM 0.73 | 2:14AM 0.56 | |||||||||||||
Wed 21 | Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 |
| Sunset | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:36 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - | 6:37 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | 4 | - | 1 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 7 | - | 1 | 7 | 4 | - | 4 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 2 | 9 | 5 | 2 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 32 | 30 | 28 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 45mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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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