Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 06 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
28.1° 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 Monday (Apr 06) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 10) at 10AM. 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 Monday (Apr 13) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 6th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 10th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 10th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
1
2
3
0
3
2
0
2
1
2
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.6
SSW
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
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)131313121414131313181818161616161515151414
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)396390350224154351312246231216280270422334402348252314305236236
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
SSW
5
N
10
NE
15
S
5
N
10
NNE
15
SSW
5
NNE
15
NE
10
S
10
N
15
NNE
15
SSW
5
ENE
15
NE
15
S
15
NE
15
NNE
10
N
20
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onglasscross-
off
onoffcross-
off
onoffcross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
oncross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
6:26PM
3.14
6:55AM
2.93
7:03PM
2.96
7:35AM
2.75
7:42PM
2.78
8:21AM
2.57
8:30PM
2.61
9:19AM
2.45
9:31PM
2.48
10:31AM
2.42
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:19PM
0.66
12:43AM
0.52
12:55PM
0.82
1:22AM
0.70
1:35PM
1.00
2:06AM
0.88
2:22PM
1.18
2:59AM
1.04
3:24PM
1.32
4:05AM
1.14
4:42PM
1.36
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Sunrise6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:16--
Sunset-6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:32--6:32-
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--------------1-61-2-
Temp. °C313028302928312928323128312928312827323128
Feels °C (?)313032303032313033353432343133343029343329
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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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