Punta Brava Surf Break

Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 7.62° N 81.24° W

Issued: 6 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.3° C

1.1°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 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 26 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 26 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SSW swell with 832 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 20 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with SW 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 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jun 26) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 20th Jun)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Fri 26th Jun)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
2
3
0
2
2
3
3
2
1
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
202
251
255
158
217
186
178
123
107
173
253
525
596
734
751
724
546
422
439
534
657
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
WSW
5
NNE
15
SW
10
WNW
0
W
15
SW
5
WNW
0
SW
10
WSW
10
NW
10
NE
15
S
10
SW
10
SSE
10
N
10
N
10
NE
5
S
0
N
0
ESE
Wind State
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
cross-on
off
off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
High Tide
7:09PM3.33m
7:46AM3.42m
8:04PM3.14m
8:39AM3.28m
9:00PM2.94m
9:33AM3.14m
10:01PM2.78m
10:28AM3.01m
11:03PM2.66m
11:24AM2.91m
00:06AM2.61m
12:19PM2.86m
1:04AM2.62m
Low Tide
1:24AM0.23m
1:59PM0.55m
2:16AM0.44m
2:56PM0.68m
3:10AM0.66m
3:55PM0.78m
4:06AM0.85m
4:54PM0.85m
5:05AM0.99m
5:53PM0.86m
6:03AM1.06m
6:48PM0.83m
6:59AM1.07m
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
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6:43
6:43
6:43
6:43
6:44
6:44
6:44
6:44
 mm
2
1
3
3
6
3
2
4
8
7
2
5
27
13
4
2
Temp °C
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
25
29
28
27
25
25
25
28
27
27
28
Feels °C
31
31
31
30
31
33
30
31
33
30
27
33
30
29
30
28
29
32
31
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
8
0.9
SSW
18
1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
17
Energy kJ
106
251
255
158
217
186
138
46
36
36
51
525
596
734
751
724
546
422
439
534
657
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.5
SSW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
SSW
10
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
20
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
8
0.7
SSW
5
0.6
S
5
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.6
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
20
Energy kJ
202
47
66
64
7
38
55
123
107
173
253
38
34
50
29
19
18
20
26
224
149
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
5
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SSW
20
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
7
0.2
S
8
0.4
SSW
16
0.2
S
20
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
5
3
18
75
19
91
178
123
68
68
173
14
23
14
18
6
89
30
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.9
SSW
5
Energy kJ
1
1
33
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
Distance (km)
68
0
0
166
0
0
291
0
0
68
0
0
82
100
41
0
0
0
41
0
0
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
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3
3
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2
3
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4
4
4
4
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3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
8
9
6
8
8
6
6
5
5
7
9
7
8
5
4
9
9
9
9
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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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