Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 EST
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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
29.7° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Punta Brava surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 19s period, SSW swell with 2,927 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 2 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jun 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 12s. 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 2.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 2nd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s
Best Surf 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 8th Jun)6.5ft (2.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 53mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 63mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
4
3
2
3
4
2
4
0
2
2
3
2
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
18
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
759
1069
789
827
612
566
325
385
1217
603
815
470
751
751
1148
627
620
679
522
515
1299
Wind (km/h)
10
NNE
15
SSW
10
NW
5
NNE
15
S
5
NW
10
SSW
15
SW
10
NNW
5
N
15
WSW
5
W
5
SW
10
SSW
5
SSE
15
SW
10
W
15
WNW
0
SSE
5
WSW
5
WNW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
4:26PM3.15m
5:00AM3.02m
5:04PM3.12m
5:39AM3.00m
5:41PM3.06m
6:17AM2.96m
6:20PM2.97m
6:57AM2.92m
6:59PM2.87m
7:37AM2.88m
7:42PM2.77m
8:20AM2.86m
8:30PM2.69m
Low Tide
10:20AM0.73m
10:45PM0.41m
10:58AM0.75m
11:22PM0.44m
11:37AM0.79m
00:00AM0.50m
12:17PM0.87m
00:38AM0.59m
12:58PM0.95m
1:17AM0.70m
1:42PM1.02m
1:58AM0.80m
2:31PM1.05m
2:43AM0.88m
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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light rain
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:07
6:07
6:07
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:38
6:39
6:39
7
7
9
2
2
4
3
6
13
3
1
2
6
43
3
1
4
2
6
2
Temp °C
30
29
28
29
28
27
28
27
26
28
26
26
28
27
24
25
25
25
28
27
26
34
32
32
33
30
31
32
30
31
32
28
30
31
30
27
27
28
26
32
31
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
17
1.2
SSW
17
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
1.4
SSW
17
1
SSW
18
1.3
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
17
1.1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1.2
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
759
1069
789
827
612
566
325
321
1217
603
815
421
474
751
1148
627
620
679
522
515
630
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
12
0.1
SW
22
0.6
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
19
0.8
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
6
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
19
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
18
1
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
1
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
7
0.7
SW
7
1.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
402
254
203
18
93
19
251
385
18
330
419
412
751
378
201
77
44
43
36
43
1299
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
22
0.1
SW
22
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.6
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
26
0.4
SSW
24
0.6
SSW
23
0.3
SSW
18
Energy kJ
9
18
44
99
75
5
45
17
11
470
13
19
125
125
66
218
362
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
10
0.9
S
5
0.5
W
4
Energy kJ
68
36
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Distance (km)
0
166
0
0
183
0
68
208
0
0
189
41
0
68
0
82
100
92
0
41
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
4
3
4
4
3
4
3
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
3
3
1
3
2
2
4
3
2
4
4
3
4
3
4
4
3
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
4
9
8
8
8
9
8
9
9
6
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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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