Punta Brava Surf Break

Punta Brava Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 7.62° N 81.24° W

Issued: 12 pm 29 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Punta Brava sea temperature is
29.4° C

1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Punta Brava surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Brava surf forecast from 29 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SSW swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 1 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 17s period, SSW swell with 939 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 29 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 14s period with SSW swell.

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 (Jun 29) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 19s. 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 1.3m 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 01) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 29th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 6th Jul)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7AM (Wed 1st Jul)4.5ft (1.3m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 27°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 35mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
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
2
2
3
1
3
3
0
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
1
3
2
1
4
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
392
334
239
333
454
360
486
493
575
434
573
813
803
823
505
507
573
371
277
213
568
Wind (km/h)
15
NNE
5
W
10
NNW
10
N
15
SW
10
NNW
15
NNE
20
SSW
5
NE
5
N
10
SW
10
NW
10
NNE
25
NE
5
N
5
E
15
SSW
5
NNW
5
NE
5
S
5
NNE
Wind State
off
cross
off
off
cross-on
off
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
off
cross-off
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
off
High Tide
3:27PM3.03m
4:05AM2.93m
4:08PM3.08m
4:44AM3.00m
4:46PM3.11m
5:21AM3.06m
5:24PM3.10m
5:58AM3.09m
6:01PM3.06m
6:33AM3.11m
6:38PM3.00m
7:09AM3.11m
7:18PM2.92m
Low Tide
9:48PM0.51m
10:01AM0.81m
10:27PM0.46m
10:42AM0.78m
11:04PM0.43m
11:21AM0.76m
11:40PM0.45m
11:59AM0.77m
00:16AM0.50m
12:38PM0.79m
00:51AM0.57m
1:18PM0.81m
1:27AM0.66m
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thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
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thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
6:45
 mm
1
2
3
3
4
1
12
6
5
4
2
5
3
2
Temp °C
32
32
28
32
30
28
30
29
28
30
28
28
28
27
26
29
29
27
29
29
27
Feels °C
35
35
31
37
33
32
32
31
33
34
32
33
31
27
30
32
32
31
33
33
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
17
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
17
1
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1.2
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
Energy kJ
392
334
239
333
454
314
486
493
575
434
573
813
803
823
505
507
573
371
277
213
568
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.5
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
14
0.7
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
18
0.8
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
18
0.5
S
6
0.1
SW
21
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
S
6
0.4
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.5
SSW
16
0.7
SSW
21
Energy kJ
49
47
214
180
173
360
236
246
142
202
326
19
18
45
13
12
18
124
126
151
404
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
9
0.4
SSW
10
0.5
S
9
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
21
0.4
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
20
0.5
S
6
0.1
S
24
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SSW
20
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
21
Energy kJ
44
149
28
27
30
43
11
90
128
127
20
11
60
75
12
13
19
359
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
9
Energy kJ
68
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
2
2
4
Distance (km)
0
86
0
0
98
0
0
82
0
0
68
0
0
41
0
0
166
0
0
41
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
4
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
5
5
8
9
7
5
5
5
6
8
9
9
9
6
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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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