Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 13 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
26.4° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 18s period. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (Apr 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 4PM (Wed 15th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNE on Mon morning, light winds from the ENE by Wed afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
1
3
2
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
S
1.1
S
1
S
0.9
SSW
0.9
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
1.1
S
Period(s) (?)141414151615151418171616151414141616151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)215258250316320296222280799745768739627508417327432612537508494
Wind
(km/h)
30
N
35
NNE
25
NE
25
N
30
NNE
15
NE
25
N
25
NNE
20
ENE
20
N
25
NNE
20
E
20
N
25
NNE
20
E
15
N
20
NNE
20
E
5
N
20
NE
20
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
Low Tide
/ height (m)
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sun
19
Sunrise-6:11--6:11--6:11--6:11--6:09--6:09--6:09-
Sunset--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1-----------
Temp. °C272930272829272828282828272828272928272828
Feels °C (?)272830272730262828302828292728292827302928
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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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