Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Sunday 08 Feb 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
26.7° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 11) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 14s. 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 13) 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 1.5m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 08) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Wed 11th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Fri 13th Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sat night). Winds decreasing (strong winds from the N on Mon afternoon, moderate winds from the N by Tue afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds.

Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.2
S
0.3
S
0.3
S
0.2
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)131313121215151616141414181716161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)14131326292146644854824017810814722616716516310199
Wind
(km/h)
35
NNE
35
N
40
N
35
N
40
N
45
N
30
N
30
NNE
20
NNE
25
N
25
N
20
NE
25
N
25
N
15
NNE
25
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
15
N
20
NNE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:02AM
3.05
8:19PM
3.17
8:46AM
2.83
9:03PM
2.96
9:38AM
2.62
9:56PM
2.77
10:44AM
2.48
11:03PM
2.66
12:05PM
2.45
12:19AM
2.67
1:18PM
2.55
1:25AM
2.78
2:14PM
2.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:55AM
0.67
2:04PM
0.82
2:38AM
0.85
2:47PM
1.04
3:28AM
1.03
3:38PM
1.24
4:30AM
1.15
4:45PM
1.38
5:44AM
1.19
6:03PM
1.41
6:55AM
1.11
7:14PM
1.32
7:53AM
0.96
Sunday
08
Monday
09
Tuesday
10
Wednesday
11
Thursday
12
Friday
13
Sat
14
Sunrise-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37-
Sunset--6:29--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252728252626252728262728262828262727252727
Feels °C (?)222324222221222628252629262829252728272728
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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

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