Playa Santa Catalina Surf Break

Lat Long: 7.61° N 81.24° W

Playa Santa Catalina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 17 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Santa Catalina sea temperature is
29.7°C
2.0° 

Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Santa Catalina surf forecast from 18 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 20 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SSW swell with 251 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 18 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 13s 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 Friday (Sep 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 9s. 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 0.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 18th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.7
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0.4
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20
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
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0.4
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20
0.6
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19
0.6
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19
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18
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18
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16
0.5
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0.4
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0.5
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Energy kJ
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251
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103
Wind (km/h)
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15
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10
WNW
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W
15
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N
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High Tide
7:52PM2.76m
8:04AM2.81m
8:41PM2.55m
8:55AM2.61m
9:45PM2.40m
10:02AM2.47m
11:05PM2.35m
11:23AM2.45m
00:22AM2.45m
12:35PM2.54m
1:19AM2.64m
1:31PM2.71m
2:02AM2.86m
Low Tide
1:53AM0.96m
2:28PM0.90m
2:43AM1.16m
3:26PM1.07m
3:49AM1.32m
4:40PM1.16m
5:11AM1.36m
5:56PM1.13m
6:27AM1.27m
6:57PM1.01m
7:25AM1.10m
7:45PM0.85m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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