Playa Venao Surf Forecast

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Panama (43 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (7.45° N 80.06° W)

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Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 15 Sep 2025 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 28.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Venao this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Venao over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Venao in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave Type	Time (EST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	1AM (Tue 16th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Best Surf	1AM (Tue 16th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful	7PM (Mon 15th Sep)	4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Venao over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	4	1	4	4	0	2	2	0	1	0	0	2	2	0	2	1	0	0	1	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	S	S	SSW
Period(s) (?)	18	17	16	16	15	15	15	15	15	14	14	13	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	11
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	1101	1099	1088	1049	944	769	789	860	820	509	512	454	260	277	200	166	181	133	126	160	208
Wind (km/h)	WNW	SW	WNW	W	SW	WSW	SSW	S	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SE	SSW	NNW	ENE	SSE	WSW	SSE	SSW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	glass	cross- on	cross- off	glass	cross- on	cross	cross- on	on	cross	cross- on	cross- on	glass	glass	cross- on	off	glass	on	cross	glass	cross- on	cross
High Tide / height (m)			10:11PM 2.87	10:38AM 2.94		11:36PM 2.84	12:01PM 2.92		12:52AM 2.95		1:13PM 3.02	1:52AM 3.14		2:10PM 3.17	2:39AM 3.33		2:56PM 3.31	3:19AM 3.48		3:36PM 3.42	3:55AM 3.59
Low Tide / height (m)		3:49PM 0.79		4:20AM 1.08	5:09PM 0.89		5:47AM 1.11	6:28PM 0.85		7:02AM 1.00		7:31PM 0.73	8:01AM 0.83		8:22PM 0.60	8:48AM 0.64		9:04PM 0.49	9:28AM 0.49		9:41PM 0.42

	Monday 15			Tuesday 16			Wednesday 17			Thursday 18			Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21
Sunrise	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-
Sunset	-	6:20	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:19	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:17	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-

Rain (mm)	3	1	12	8	5	1	5	11	3	4	4	-	4	8	2	8	4	3	5	1	12
Temp. °C	28	28	27	25	25	25	26	25	25	25	25	25	27	26	26	26	27	26	27	27	26
Feels °C (?)	32	30	30	30	27	28	29	26	28	26	26	28	32	28	30	30	30	28	31	28	27

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gulf of Panama

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Playa Venao (calm at El Cerro wx 45 km from Playa Venao). 1.0m 17s long period groundswell from the SSW with a 0.6m 12s groundswell, also from the SSW and a 0.4m 6s windswell, also from the SSW as well as a 0.2m 12s groundswell, also from the S. 4 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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 12 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