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Playon surfForecast / Colón / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 26 Mar 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playon sea temperature is
27.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playon this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Playon in the next 16 days are 1.8m 9s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Mar 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 31st Mar) | 6ft (1.8m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playon over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 156 | 98 | 262 | 229 | 299 | 399 | 333 | 316 | 322 | 187 | 200 | 277 | 229 | 275 | 439 | 448 | 470 | 433 | 324 | 333 | 349 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:27PM 0.18 | 7:09AM 0.41 | 9:11PM 0.20 | 8:06AM 0.39 | 9:56PM 0.23 | 9:07AM 0.36 | 10:39PM 0.27 | 10:12AM 0.32 | 11:21PM 0.30 | 11:22AM 0.28 | 12:01AM 0.33 | 12:36PM 0.25 | 12:41AM 0.35 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:55PM 0.01 | 12:26AM 0.13 | 2:38PM 0.04 | 1:18AM 0.14 | 3:19PM 0.07 | 2:15AM 0.16 | 3:57PM 0.11 | 3:25AM 0.18 | 4:31PM 0.14 | 5:03AM 0.18 | 5:01PM 0.17 | 7:18AM 0.16 | 5:26PM 0.19 | ||||||||
Thursday 26 | Friday 27 | Saturday 28 | Sunday 29 | Monday 30 | Tuesday 31 | Wednesday 01 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - | - | 6:28 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 1 | 3 | - | - | 7 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3 | - | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 |
| Feels °C (?) | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 27 |
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Information about the Playon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playon 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 (Playon) 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 Playon 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.
Playon is 44 km (27 miles) from the city of Cativa. If you plan a holiday in Colón Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cativa. Cativa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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