Playa Santa Catalina surf break

Playa Santa Catalina surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 16 May 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
29.3° 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 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
2
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
198
147
236
236
213
198
154
147
176
176
226
146
144
249
193
212
196
123
146
134
Wind (km/h)
10
N
15
SW
10
WNW
5
NNE
20
S
5
W
5
NNE
15
SSW
5
NW
5
E
5
NE
10
S
5
ENE
10
SW
5
NW
10
NNE
15
SW
10
NW
5
NE
15
S
0
NNE
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
3:07PM3.63m
3:43AM3.42m
3:55PM3.72m
4:31AM3.51m
4:44PM3.72m
5:21AM3.52m
5:35PM3.64m
6:13AM3.47m
6:27PM3.49m
7:07AM3.37m
7:23PM3.29m
8:05AM3.25m
8:22PM3.07m
Low Tide
9:28PM0.02m
9:43AM0.29m
10:16PM-0.09m
10:33AM0.24m
11:05PM-0.10m
11:24AM0.27m
11:55PM-0.03m
12:18PM0.37m
00:47AM0.11m
1:14PM0.51m
1:42AM0.30m
2:15PM0.67m
2:41AM0.51m
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
1
2
6
1
7
2
1
9
4
2
1
5
1
3
1
4
Temp °C
31
29
28
30
29
26
29
29
28
28
29
28
30
29
28
30
29
28
30
29
28
34
31
32
32
30
30
31
31
33
32
34
31
33
32
32
33
31
32
34
31
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
S
6
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
225
198
147
236
236
39
198
154
147
82
98
226
146
144
249
193
212
196
123
146
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
16
51
98
11
37
213
28
54
19
176
176
55
52
67
7
6
11
6
14
26
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
S
6
0.3
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
31
9
10
37
62
80
41
104
10
21
15
8
7
39
10
9
30
10
10
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SSW
3
0.7
S
3
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
Energy kJ
5
10
28
15
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
98
0
0
83
0
0
244
0
40
0
40
0
131
0
0
98
0
0
209
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
9
7
4
8
5
4
5
4
4
4
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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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