Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
28.2° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Brava this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 26s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 12 days are 1.7m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 13th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 14th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 32°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
3
2
2
2
2
1
4
3
1
4
4
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
2
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.7
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
Period(s) (?)141615141321201918181716161615151414141312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)508914669557482404371106612191567169413271294926766619465446421331220
Wind
(km/h)
20
SSW
15
NNE
20
NE
10
S
15
NNE
20
NE
15
S
15
NNE
15
NNE
20
SSW
5
NNW
5
NE
25
SW
10
W
5
NE
20
SSW
5
NNW
5
ESE
20
SSW
0
NNW
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
offcross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
glassglassonglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:12PM
2.47
11:17AM
2.31
11:34PM
2.45
12:37PM
2.41
12:48AM
2.56
1:35PM
2.62
1:45AM
2.74
2:19PM
2.87
2:31AM
2.95
2:58PM
3.14
3:12AM
3.15
3:34PM
3.39
3:52AM
3.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:54AM
1.18
5:21PM
1.39
6:12AM
1.13
6:39PM
1.30
7:14AM
1.00
7:39PM
1.11
8:02AM
0.81
8:26PM
0.87
8:42AM
0.62
9:06PM
0.62
9:20AM
0.44
9:45PM
0.38
9:57AM
0.29
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:30--6:30--6:28
Sunset6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:35--
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
Rain (mm)
-------------2-164-1-
Temp. °C292832322732312731302730292829292728292729
Feels °C (?)293231332831312932303031293130303129303130
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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 12 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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