Playa Venao surf break

Playa Venao surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 26 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
28.1° 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 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 0.7m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.

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 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

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 30°C on Wed afternoon, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
0.6
S
16
0.9
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
264
337
306
423
336
315
186
347
341
306
284
219
163
156
146
110
106
103
71
70
40
Wind (km/h)
5
SSE
15
S
5
SW
10
E
10
E
5
NNW
15
NNE
15
ENE
15
NNW
20
N
10
ENE
10
NNW
5
SSE
20
SSW
0
SSW
5
ENE
15
S
15
SW
10
NE
15
SSW
10
NW
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
cross-off
cross
off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
off
High Tide
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
3:40PM3.49m
4:08AM3.35m
4:14PM3.49m
Low Tide
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
9:55PM0.34m
10:07AM0.60m
10:30PM0.32m
rain showers
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:07
6:07
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
1
3
1
2
5
2
10
9
2
10
Temp °C
28
28
27
28
29
28
29
30
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
32
30
30
31
32
32
28
30
30
30
32
31
33
30
31
33
31
31
31
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
S
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.8
S
16
1
S
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
0.7
S
13
0.9
S
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
S
14
0.9
S
13
0.8
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
13
0.7
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
12
0.4
SSW
11
Energy kJ
264
337
306
423
336
315
163
347
341
306
284
219
163
156
146
110
106
103
71
70
40
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
SSW
9
0.4
N
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.3
NNE
4
0.1
NE
4
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
17
0.3
SSW
16
0.3
S
5
Energy kJ
62
89
86
50
47
186
15
4
7
3
1
12
12
51
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
S
18
0.4
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
6
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
20
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
18
0.2
S
5
0.2
SSW
16
Energy kJ
10
18
25
26
4
7
7
7
12
2
25
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NNE
3
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NNE
4
0.4
NNE
4
0.4
NE
3
0.7
N
4
0.2
N
3
Energy kJ
4
3
11
6
3
18
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
131
370
40
97
119
0
0
111
0
40
111
0
0
248
0
131
248
40
0
249
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
1
3
3
1
3
3
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
9
6
7
5
5
4
7
6
5
5
5
4
4
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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