Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 09 Apr 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
28.0° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 09) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 12s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 16) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 9th Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 16th Apr)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 34°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Thu afternoon, fresh winds from the N by Sat afternoon).

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 33°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
0
3
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
0
3
3
0
3
3
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
Period(s) (?)181816161616151515141414141516151519181716
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)280270422334402348252314305236297213269419344318376379553885929
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNE
20
NNE
20
NNE
15
SSW
15
NNE
25
NNE
35
N
20
NNE
25
NE
15
NE
20
NNE
25
NE
10
NW
15
NNE
20
NE
20
SSW
10
NNE
15
NE
20
S
5
NNE
10
NE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
onoffcross-
off
onglasscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:30PM
2.61
9:19AM
2.45
9:31PM
2.48
10:31AM
2.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59AM
1.04
3:24PM
1.32
4:05AM
1.14
4:42PM
1.36
Thu
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Sunrise--6:18--6:18--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16--6:16
Sunset6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:32--
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
Rain (mm)
1------------------2-
Temp. °C332933302934342734322833322833312830282830
Feels °C (?)373035323131312634332933332833313230283229
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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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