Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

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Playa Venao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Venao sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Venao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Venao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Venao in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 11th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the N on Sun afternoon, calm by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
528
475
653
337
253
222
165
163
105
101
117
366
270
249
309
233
229
201
139
137
137
Wind (km/h)
30
N
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
10
ENE
20
N
15
NNE
10
SSE
5
NE
20
N
20
NE
20
N
15
NNE
20
ENE
20
N
20
N
15
NE
15
N
15
NNE
10
ENE
5
WSW
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross
off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross
glassy
High Tide
10:04PM2.64m
10:48AM2.85m
11:13PM2.69m
11:46AM3.01m
00:16AM2.83m
12:39PM3.22m
1:13AM3.03m
1:30PM3.44m
2:05AM3.25m
2:18PM3.65m
2:54AM3.45m
3:07PM3.82m
3:42AM3.61m
Low Tide
4:04PM1.30m
4:23AM1.12m
5:11PM1.19m
5:24AM1.08m
6:11PM0.99m
6:22AM0.96m
7:05PM0.73m
7:15AM0.79m
7:54PM0.46m
8:06AM0.60m
8:42PM0.21m
8:55AM0.43m
9:29PM0.02m
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clear
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6:03
6:03
6:03
6:03
6:01
6:01
6:01
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6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
6:30
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
30
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
30
30
29
29
29
28
30
30
28
29
29
28
31
31
28
31
32
31
30
32
31
31
31
31
30
30
30
32
32
31
31
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
15
0.6
S
10
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
13
Energy kJ
528
475
653
337
253
222
77
82
105
101
117
366
270
249
309
233
229
201
139
137
137
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
13
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
16
0.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
144
141
109
89
91
77
165
163
49
48
89
16
20
20
6
3
3
3
26
51
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.4
NE
4
0.1
SE
4
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
19
0.3
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
10
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
18
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
SSW
5
Energy kJ
3
5
1
7
34
61
32
7
1
6
1
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
NNE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
N
4
0.5
NNE
4
0.3
N
3
0.3
NE
2
0.6
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.5
NE
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.2
NNE
3
0.3
NE
3
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
37
18
17
10
2
1
12
5
7
6
5
5
1
1
11
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
44
40
0
40
177
0
40
111
0
40
40
0
40
183
40
40
40
0
0
249
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
1
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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Information about the Playa Venao Surf forecast

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

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