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Playa Teta Surf Forecast
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Playa Teta surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 26 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Teta surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Teta sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)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 Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Teta in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Teta over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 32°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | |
100 | 97 | 84 | 104 | 79 | 55 | 95 | 118 | 115 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 9 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | off | cross-off | off | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | |
High Tide | 00:22AM3.67m | 12:56PM3.95m | 1:25AM3.79m | 1:48PM4.09m | 2:16AM3.93m | 2:32PM4.22m | 2:59AM4.06m | 3:11PM4.31m | 3:38AM4.16m | 3:47PM4.36m | 4:15AM4.21m | 4:22PM4.36m | 4:50AM4.20m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:12PM1.21m | 6:35AM1.09m | 7:16PM1.04m | 7:32AM1.01m | 8:06PM0.84m | 8:19AM0.90m | 8:48PM0.65m | 9:00AM0.80m | 9:26PM0.51m | 9:38AM0.73m | 10:01PM0.41m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:36PM0.38m | 10:49AM0.70m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | 6:29 |
2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 13 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 32 | 32 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 34 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 32 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 |
 kJ | 100 | 97 | 84 | 104 | 79 | 55 | 95 | 118 | 115 | 60 | 57 | 56 | 55 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 12 | 9 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SE 18 | S 10 | SSE 16 | SSE 9 | — | — | N 3 | — | S 6 | SSW 6 | NNE 4 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 |
| kJ | 21 | 21 | 21 | 13 | 16 | 50 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SE 18 | S 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 3 | — | — | — | S 18 | S 18 | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 23 | 12 | 9 | 8 | 12 | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | N 2 | NNE 3 | — | N 3 | NNW 3 | — | NNW 3 | NW 3 | — | N 4 | NNW 3 | — | N 3 | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 4 | — | 3 | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 64 | 0 | 64 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 130 | 130 | 130 | 99 | 99 | 130 | 87 | 87 |
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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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