Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Dec 2025 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
28.3° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Dec 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Brava in the next 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Dec 20) 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 0.3m 2s period and expected on Saturday (Dec 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 19th Dec)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 19th Dec)1ft (0.3m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 20th Dec)2.5ft (0.7m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Brava over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.3
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.6
S
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SSW
0.3
SSW
0.4
SSW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131214131312121111111414131313121414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)6941393555155150135126865948464342565476356543
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
5
NW
5
NNE
10
SW
5
N
15
NNE
15
NNE
10
N
15
NNE
10
N
10
N
10
NNE
0
NNW
10
N
10
N
15
SW
10
NNW
10
N
15
WSW
10
N
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glassoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffglassoffoffcross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
offoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:02AM
3.04
3:39PM
2.92
3:41AM
3.10
4:17PM
2.99
4:19AM
3.14
4:55PM
3.04
4:57AM
3.15
5:32PM
3.07
5:34AM
3.13
6:09PM
3.09
6:11AM
3.07
6:46PM
3.10
6:50AM
3.00
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:54PM
0.89
9:23AM
0.51
9:35PM
0.81
10:02AM
0.44
10:14PM
0.76
10:39AM
0.40
10:52PM
0.75
11:15AM
0.39
11:31PM
0.76
11:51AM
0.42
12:09AM
0.78
12:27PM
0.48
12:49AM
0.81
Thu
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Sunrise--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:33--6:33--6:33
Sunset6:10--6:12--6:12--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
61----------------1--
Temp. °C272628282629302529292529292628282628282629
Feels °C (?)303032303030312630312731332931292831292930
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The above surf forecast table for Punta Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 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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