Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

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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
29.3° 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 Saturday (May 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 16th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 20th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 31°C on Sat morning, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
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Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
13
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
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
225
198
147
236
236
213
154
154
147
176
176
226
146
144
249
193
212
196
123
146
134
Wind (km/h)
5
NNE
15
SW
10
WNW
10
NNE
15
S
5
W
5
N
15
S
5
ESE
5
SSE
0
ENE
5
SSE
5
ENE
10
SSW
5
NNE
10
NE
15
SW
10
WNW
0
NNW
15
SSW
5
W
off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross
off
on
glassy
glassy
glassy
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
3:07PM3.63m
3:43AM3.42m
3:55PM3.72m
4:31AM3.51m
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
Low Tide
9:28PM0.02m
9:43AM0.29m
10:16PM-0.09m
10:33AM0.24m
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
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
cloud
light rain
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:07
6:07
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
6:35
6:35
6:36
6:36
6:36
6:36
4
7
1
6
4
2
16
2
3
2
1
1
2
3
1
1
4
Temp °C
31
29
28
30
29
28
30
29
28
28
28
27
30
29
28
31
29
28
29
29
28
33
31
32
32
31
32
33
31
32
33
33
32
33
33
33
34
31
31
34
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
18
0.5
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
0.7
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
15
0.6
SSW
14
Energy kJ
225
198
147
236
236
54
154
154
147
176
83
226
146
144
249
193
212
196
123
146
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
9
0.3
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.2
SSW
20
0.8
SSW
14
0.7
S
6
0.3
SSW
17
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
12
0.5
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.3
SSW
6
0.3
S
6
0.2
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
7
0.3
SSW
8
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
Energy kJ
16
51
98
11
37
213
34
54
18
82
176
55
52
67
6
6
11
10
13
26
26
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
S
21
0.3
SSW
5
0.2
SSW
20
0.2
S
7
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
14
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SW
11
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
10
Energy kJ
31
9
6
37
4
62
61
41
103
10
17
11
6
66
6
30
10
10
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.7
S
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.5
S
5
0.3
NNE
3
0.6
S
3
Energy kJ
5
31
39
15
2
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
98
0
0
82
41
0
241
0
0
0
0
0
82
0
0
208
0
0
137
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
6
7
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
9
9
7
5
4
5
4
4
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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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