Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 25 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
29.8° C
(Which is 1.6°C warmer than 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 Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 1.3m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 01) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 7PM (Sat 30th May)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 1st Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 59mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
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
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
3
3
4
2
3
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
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
412
397
344
330
325
253
232
229
198
198
239
229
156
223
654
811
778
1055
752
716
857
Wind (km/h)
5
N
15
SW
5
WSW
0
SSW
10
WSW
5
NW
0
ENE
15
SSW
5
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
10
W
5
WSW
15
SW
10
W
5
SW
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
SE
15
SSW
5
W
off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
High Tide
11:12AM3.01m
11:45PM2.73m
12:11PM3.00m
00:47AM2.75m
1:03PM3.02m
1:39AM2.81m
1:49PM3.06m
2:25AM2.87m
2:30PM3.09m
3:06AM2.94m
3:10PM3.12m
3:44AM2.99m
3:48PM3.15m
Low Tide
5:37PM0.85m
5:50AM0.90m
6:35PM0.79m
6:46AM0.92m
7:26PM0.70m
7:36AM0.90m
8:10PM0.61m
8:21AM0.85m
8:51PM0.53m
9:02AM0.80m
9:29PM0.46m
9:41AM0.75m
10:07PM0.42m
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
mod rain
cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
6:05
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6:37
6
4
1
11
4
4
8
4
11
5
8
6
16
9
1
1
Temp °C
30
29
28
28
27
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
25
26
28
28
28
31
31
32
33
30
31
32
31
32
32
30
30
32
31
31
31
30
31
31
30
33
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.5
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
Energy kJ
412
397
344
330
325
253
232
229
198
198
239
229
156
223
654
811
778
1055
752
642
482
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.1
SW
9
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
6
0.5
SSW
5
0.5
SSW
5
0.1
SW
24
0.2
SSW
24
0.4
SW
22
0.6
SSW
21
0.8
SSW
20
1
SSW
19
1.1
SSW
19
Energy kJ
15
13
12
11
3
24
19
27
19
12
12
18
16
17
23
54
123
305
437
716
857
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.2
SSW
10
0.1
SW
9
0.1
S
7
0.1
SW
9
0.1
SW
8
0.1
SW
18
0.1
S
21
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
18
0.1
S
24
0.3
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
23
0.4
SSW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
Energy kJ
8
11
10
3
1
3
3
12
9
33
108
11
61
101
12
10
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
5
Energy kJ
19
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
Distance (km)
0
208
41
0
131
0
0
208
0
68
208
68
100
208
98
68
82
41
0
82
41
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
4
4
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
9
6
7
7
9
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
5
4
4
7
5
5
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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