Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 18 May 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
29.6° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 (May 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10AM. 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 (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
2
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
154
147
176
176
226
146
144
249
193
212
148
125
146
134
133
100
67
136
123
229
499
Wind (km/h)
5
ESE
10
S
10
NNE
15
SSE
5
NNE
10
NNE
20
WSW
10
NNW
5
NNE
15
S
5
WSW
5
SSE
15
SSW
0
SE
5
E
15
S
5
SSE
5
SE
15
SW
5
NW
5
NE
cross-on
on
cross-off
on
off
off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
High Tide
4:44PM3.72m
5:21AM3.52m
5:35PM3.64m
6:13AM3.47m
6:27PM3.49m
7:07AM3.37m
7:23PM3.29m
8:05AM3.25m
8:22PM3.07m
9:06AM3.14m
9:27PM2.89m
10:09AM3.05m
10:37PM2.77m
11:12AM3.01m
Low Tide
11:05PM-0.10m
11:24AM0.27m
11:55PM-0.03m
12:18PM0.37m
00:47AM0.11m
1:14PM0.51m
1:42AM0.30m
2:15PM0.67m
2:41AM0.51m
3:22PM0.80m
3:43AM0.69m
4:30PM0.86m
4:47AM0.82m
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
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
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:37
6:37
1
1
1
2
2
6
2
14
14
2
5
8
4
3
5
4
Temp °C
27
27
32
32
29
31
29
29
30
29
26
29
28
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
31
32
36
35
34
34
31
33
33
31
31
32
30
33
33
32
32
32
32
33
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
15
0.7
SSW
16
0.6
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
S
9
0.6
SSW
14
0.6
SSW
14
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
16
1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
154
147
82
98
226
146
144
249
193
212
148
125
54
134
133
100
67
96
123
229
499
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.6
S
8
0.5
S
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
S
9
0.5
S
8
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SSW
8
Energy kJ
12
104
176
176
55
52
67
8
4
11
48
34
146
54
36
68
23
136
22
35
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
17
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
7
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
S
7
0.3
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
8
0.2
SSW
10
Energy kJ
54
10
10
21
9
8
39
7
11
10
4
12
4
4
65
22
58
12
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
7
0.4
SSW
3
0.7
S
3
0.6
SSW
8
Energy kJ
26
2
11
57
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
Distance (km)
41
68
0
86
0
0
98
0
0
82
0
68
273
0
0
82
0
0
131
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
5
7
4
8
7
5
5
4
5
4
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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