Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 02 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
29.0° 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 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.0m 20s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Monday (May 04) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 2nd May)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 20s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 36mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 33mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
2
1
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
101
67
59
85
85
84
111
102
147
226
123
305
210
229
348
478
465
402
303
231
359
Wind (km/h)
5
N
10
SE
0
N
5
NE
10
ENE
10
N
10
NE
10
SSE
10
NE
10
ENE
20
SSW
10
NNW
5
N
10
S
5
NE
5
NNW
15
WSW
5
NNE
5
NE
15
S
0
WNW
off
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross-off
off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
off
off
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
on
glassy
High Tide
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
7:19PM2.80m
8:00AM2.69m
8:04PM2.66m
Low Tide
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
1:15PM1.01m
1:40AM0.80m
2:02PM1.14m
2:28AM0.93m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:07
6:07
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6:32
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6
3
7
4
5
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
5
7
8
2
2
6
Temp °C
28
26
26
26
26
26
29
29
27
28
26
26
29
29
27
28
28
27
30
29
28
32
30
31
31
29
30
32
32
30
31
28
30
32
32
31
32
30
31
34
32
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
12
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
6
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
15
0.6
S
10
0.5
SSW
14
0.5
SSW
13
0.5
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
Energy kJ
101
27
17
31
85
67
111
102
99
226
123
305
210
210
348
478
465
402
303
231
217
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
S
6
0.5
S
12
0.5
S
11
0.5
S
11
0.4
SSW
11
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
16
0.5
S
6
0.5
SSW
12
0.2
SSW
20
0.8
SW
6
0.7
SSW
16
0.5
SSW
10
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
22
0.2
SSW
20
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
23
0.6
SSW
21
Energy kJ
28
67
59
59
38
84
17
10
147
15
83
37
46
229
55
9
9
37
19
179
359
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.2
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
10
0.3
SSW
10
0.4
SSE
5
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
SSW
18
0.2
S
11
0.4
SSW
17
0.3
S
11
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
26
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
6
Energy kJ
26
66
25
85
39
61
19
19
10
57
61
10
115
22
9
13
55
81
11
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
W
4
0.5
SSW
6
0.2
WNW
5
0.5
S
5
0.7
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.9
SW
6
Energy kJ
3
18
2
13
30
50
54
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
0
41
0
0
0
0
0
41
0
0
82
0
0
82
0
0
177
0
0
82
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
5
4
5
6
6
5
4
7
6
7
6
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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