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Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Tuesday 31 Mar 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
27.6° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)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 Tuesday (Mar 31) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Santa Catalina in the next 16 days are 1.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 2nd Apr) | 5ft (1.5m) 18s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Santa Catalina over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 631 | 613 | 500 | 384 | 307 | 282 | 383 | 692 | 1433 | 1239 | 1557 | 975 | 936 | 924 | 752 | 624 | 572 | 475 | 396 | 390 | 350 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | on | cross- off | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | glass | cross- off | cross- on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:56PM 3.32 | 3:17AM 3.23 | 3:35PM 3.43 | 3:57AM 3.31 | 4:11PM 3.49 | 4:34AM 3.34 | 4:45PM 3.48 | 5:09AM 3.31 | 5:18PM 3.42 | 5:43AM 3.23 | 5:52PM 3.30 | 6:19AM 3.10 | 6:26PM 3.14 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:08PM 0.45 | 9:21AM 0.43 | 9:47PM 0.32 | 9:59AM 0.38 | 10:24PM 0.24 | 10:35AM 0.39 | 10:58PM 0.22 | 11:10AM 0.43 | 11:32PM 0.27 | 11:44AM 0.52 | 12:07AM 0.37 | 12:19PM 0.66 | 12:43AM 0.52 | ||||||||
Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | Thursday 02 | Friday 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | 7 | - | - | 4 | - | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 31 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 27 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
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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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