Playa Teta Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.51° N 79.91° W

Playa Teta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Teta sea temperature is
29.9°C
1.6° 

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


Playa Teta surf forecast from 10 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 10 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with 101 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 10 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period with SSE swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Teta this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Teta over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Teta in the next 16 days are 0.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 10) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 10) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Thu 10th Sep)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
9
Thursday
10
Friday
11
Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
14
Tuesday
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.4
SSE
17
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.2
SSE
14
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.3
S
9
0.2
SSE
12
0.2
S
12
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSE
18
0.3
SSE
17
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
48
92
41
42
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50
49
41
41
41
20
17
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11
31
32
30
57
Wind (km/h)
15
NNW
10
NW
5
N
0
WSW
10
NW
5
NW
5
SSW
5
NNW
0
E
0
SSW
10
WSW
0
ENE
5
ESE
10
NNW
5
NE
5
E
10
NNW
5
NE
5
ENE
10
WNW
Wind State
off
off
glassy
glassy
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glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
glassy
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cross-off
glassy
glassy
cross-off
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cross-off
High Tide
2:55AM4.43m
3:14PM4.45m
3:41AM4.67m
4:00PM4.60m
4:22AM4.81m
4:43PM4.66m
5:02AM4.84m
5:23PM4.61m
5:39AM4.74m
6:01PM4.47m
6:15AM4.55m
6:38PM4.25m
Low Tide
8:38PM0.48m
9:06AM0.52m
9:25PM0.28m
9:51AM0.28m
10:08PM0.16m
10:33AM0.14m
10:47PM0.15m
11:12AM0.11m
11:25PM0.23m
11:49AM0.19m
00:02AM0.40m
12:26PM0.36m
00:39AM0.63m
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6:22
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 mm
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5
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Temp °C
28
27
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29
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26
29
29
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29
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26
Feels °C
31
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34
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32
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29
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31
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31
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Information about the Playa Teta Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Teta provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Teta can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Teta 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 Teta) 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 Teta 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.

Playa Teta is 43 km (27 miles) from La Chorrera. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Chorrera. La Chorrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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