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Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Punta Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Friday (May 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 20s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 1st May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Wed 6th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 7th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Sat morning. Warm (max 30°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 50mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | |
212 | 155 | 155 | 152 | 109 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 85 | 85 | 84 | 111 | 102 | 147 | 226 | 123 | 355 | 265 | 326 | 424 | 478 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:32AM3.14m | 3:39PM3.32m | 4:08AM3.17m | 4:14PM3.31m | 4:44AM3.17m | 4:49PM3.27m | 5:19AM3.12m | 5:24PM3.19m | 5:56AM3.03m | 6:01PM3.08m | 6:34AM2.92m | 6:38PM2.94m | 7:15AM2.79m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20PM0.39m | 9:30AM0.60m | 9:55PM0.32m | 10:07AM0.58m | 10:30PM0.30m | 10:42AM0.59m | 11:06PM0.33m | 11:18AM0.65m | 11:42PM0.41m | 11:55AM0.74m | 00:19AM0.52m | 12:33PM0.87m | 00:58AM0.66m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:07 |
 | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | 6:34 |
3 | 2 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 10 | 10 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 8 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 5 | |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 |
32 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | S 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 15 | S 6 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 |
 kJ | 212 | 155 | 155 | 152 | 109 | 26 | 26 | 38 | 18 | 12 | 84 | 16 | 102 | 99 | 226 | 123 | 355 | 265 | 295 | 424 | 478 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 15 | WSW 3 | S 20 | SW 18 | SW 18 | S 12 | S 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 6 | SSW 14 | S 6 | SSW 16 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 20 | SSW 17 | SSW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
| kJ | 17 | 1 | 7 | 12 | 12 | 70 | 67 | 59 | 59 | 85 | 12 | 111 | 17 | 147 | 57 | 83 | 37 | 113 | 147 | 33 | 21 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 14 | S 19 | W 16 | W 3 | W 3 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | S 11 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | S 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 18 | S 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 14 | S 10 | S 21 |
| kJ | 4 | 7 | 19 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 66 | 25 | 85 | 58 | 31 | 19 | 19 | 16 | 10 | 61 | 10 | 9 | 61 | 16 | 9 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | WNW 3 | SSW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | W 4 | — | — | — | — | S 6 | S 11 | — | SSW 14 | — | — |
| kJ | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 86 | — | 326 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 131 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 208 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
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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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