Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 24 Apr 2026 EST
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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
27.5° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

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 (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Venao in the next 16 days are 1.0m 15s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
2
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.6
S
16
1
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
199
141
139
103
217
264
337
306
423
324
315
186
441
417
306
284
219
215
156
110
110
Wind (km/h)
15
S
15
SSW
5
SSE
20
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSE
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NE
10
E
10
NW
15
N
5
SSE
10
NNW
5
E
15
SSW
5
SSW
10
ENE
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
cross
on
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
on
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
High Tide
9:44PM2.99m
10:35AM3.04m
11:03PM2.90m
11:48AM3.08m
00:17AM2.92m
12:50PM3.18m
1:19AM3.02m
1:42PM3.29m
2:10AM3.14m
2:25PM3.39m
2:53AM3.24m
3:04PM3.46m
3:32AM3.31m
Low Tide
4:06AM0.80m
4:53PM1.03m
5:21AM0.88m
6:08PM0.96m
6:28AM0.86m
7:09PM0.82m
7:24AM0.81m
7:59PM0.66m
8:11AM0.74m
8:42PM0.52m
8:53AM0.67m
9:19PM0.41m
9:31AM0.63m
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
8
3
1
16
5
8
1
2
1
1
2
3
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
28
29
29
28
28
28
28
28
30
29
32
30
30
30
30
29
31
31
30
31
31
32
30
32
31
32
29
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
17
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
13
1
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
Energy kJ
199
141
139
103
217
264
337
306
423
324
315
163
441
417
306
284
219
215
156
110
110
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
19
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
16
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
N
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.3
SSW
7
0.1
NE
4
Energy kJ
6
25
25
64
101
62
89
86
50
47
186
2
3
3
9
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
S
20
Energy kJ
4
21
43
19
18
21
25
26
7
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
2
0.3
SSW
3
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
2
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NE
3
0.3
SW
3
Energy kJ
1
2
10
1
3
3
7
5
2
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
449
40
7
370
40
131
369
40
192
206
0
0
111
0
0
7
0
0
111
0
40
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
1
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
4
9
6
5
9
6
5
5
5
5
5
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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.

Are you planning a holiday in Gulf of Panama? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Venao, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Gulf of Panama, consider staying in Chitre which is 70 km (43 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Las Minas which is 85 km (53 miles) away

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