Punta Brava Surf Break

Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 7.62° N 81.24° W

Issued: 6 am 27 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.2° C

1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Punta Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Brava surf forecast from 27 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 27 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 27 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 16s period with SSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 21s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (Jun 28) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1PM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Best Surf 1PM (Sat 27th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 29mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
0
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
3
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
722
590
377
283
283
397
392
334
239
333
454
360
524
493
575
434
573
696
803
705
505
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
10
NE
15
N
20
NNE
20
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
5
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
15
SSW
10
WNW
10
N
10
SW
5
NW
5
E
10
SSW
5
NW
10
NE
5
SSW
0
N
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
2:00PM2.90m
2:42AM2.76m
2:45PM2.96m
3:24AM2.84m
3:27PM3.03m
4:05AM2.93m
4:08PM3.08m
4:44AM3.00m
4:46PM3.11m
5:21AM3.06m
5:24PM3.10m
5:58AM3.09m
6:01PM3.06m
Low Tide
8:24PM0.69m
8:36AM0.95m
9:07PM0.59m
9:20AM0.88m
9:48PM0.51m
10:01AM0.81m
10:27PM0.46m
10:42AM0.78m
11:04PM0.43m
11:21AM0.76m
11:40PM0.45m
11:59AM0.77m
00:16AM0.50m
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:44
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
1
3
5
5
7
3
1
3
2
1
3
Temp °C
32
32
28
31
32
27
30
32
28
31
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
27
29
29
28
Feels °C
35
35
30
32
33
29
32
35
32
35
31
32
33
33
32
32
32
31
33
33
34
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
15
1
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
Energy kJ
722
590
377
283
283
397
392
334
239
333
454
314
524
493
575
434
573
696
803
705
505
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
21
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
11
0.6
S
11
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
11
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
Energy kJ
9
99
85
85
178
50
49
48
214
180
173
360
236
249
150
157
326
119
20
23
22
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
21
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
S
10
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
21
0.2
SSW
20
Energy kJ
18
9
37
178
53
44
44
149
44
27
30
43
11
90
128
127
23
45
38
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
N
3
0.6
SSW
9
Energy kJ
5
66
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Distance (km)
41
0
0
41
0
0
0
0
0
0
86
0
0
131
0
0
82
0
0
68
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
2
3
3
2
2
3
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
8
5
5
6
6
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
7
9
5
4
7
5
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Information about the Punta Brava Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Brava 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 (Punta Brava) 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 Punta Brava 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 Veraguas? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Brava, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Veraguas, consider staying in Manzanillo which is 17 km (11 miles) away. Other places in and around Veraguas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Las Minas which is 57 km (35 miles) away, Santiago de Veraguas and Chitre.

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