Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 23 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
27.4° 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 Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 27th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
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
0.9
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
290
276
215
199
141
139
103
217
264
337
306
423
324
315
186
347
417
306
284
219
166
Wind (km/h)
15
E
5
WNW
10
SSE
15
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
20
SSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
S
10
SW
10
ESE
10
SE
5
W
15
NE
15
ENE
10
NNW
20
N
5
ESE
10
N
5
NNE
cross-on
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
off
off
glassy
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
8:33PM3.19m
9:21AM3.11m
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
Low Tide
2:55AM0.63m
3:33PM0.97m
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
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
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
1
14
8
16
1
1
5
1
2
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
29
27
29
29
28
29
29
31
31
30
29
30
29
30
31
30
30
32
31
31
30
31
31
30
33
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
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
0.9
S
15
1
S
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
Energy kJ
290
276
215
199
141
139
103
217
264
337
306
423
324
315
163
347
417
306
284
219
166
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
S
18
0.3
S
19
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
16
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
3
3
6
6
25
25
64
101
62
63
86
49
47
186
14
5
5
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
19
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
8
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
NNE
4
Energy kJ
3
7
21
43
19
10
18
25
26
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
3
0.2
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
3
0.5
N
3
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
4
Energy kJ
2
4
10
3
4
5
6
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
369
0
131
370
40
353
370
7
97
370
40
56
177
0
44
125
0
0
0
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
7
6
8
5
5
5
5
9
6
4
6
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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