Playa Teta Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.51° N 79.91° W

Playa Teta Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 25 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Teta sea temperature is
30.0°C
2.0° 

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 25 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 25 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period, SSE swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 1 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 17s period, SSE swell with 100 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 25 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s 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 Sunday (Oct 25) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. 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 0.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Nov 01) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 25) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 25th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 25th Oct)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 1st Nov)1.5ft (0.4m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
3:07PM4.28m
3:20AM4.65m
3:48PM4.48m
4:01AM4.81m
4:30PM4.60m
4:43AM4.86m
5:14PM4.62m
5:28AM4.80m
6:01PM4.55m
6:16AM4.64m
6:51PM4.39m
7:08AM4.38m
7:48PM4.19m
Low Tide
9:00AM0.42m
9:12PM0.53m
9:40AM0.15m
9:53PM0.35m
10:20AM-0.02m
10:35PM0.26m
11:03AM-0.08m
11:19PM0.27m
11:47AM-0.02m
00:05AM0.39m
12:34PM0.15m
00:56AM0.60m
1:26PM0.40m
1:53AM0.85m
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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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