Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 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
28.5° 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 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 23rd Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 26th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 28th Apr)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
3
0
2
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
307
307
303
238
217
150
189
145
315
298
362
344
443
361
220
628
456
443
336
312
303
Wind (km/h)
5
SE
20
SSW
5
WNW
5
SW
20
SW
10
W
10
SW
15
SW
5
W
5
SSW
15
SSW
5
W
5
E
15
SSW
5
SSE
5
ENE
20
S
5
W
5
ENE
15
SW
10
NW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
cross-on
cross-off
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
8:14AM3.10m
8:32PM3.04m
9:21AM2.95m
9:43PM2.84m
10:35AM2.89m
11:02PM2.75m
11:47AM2.92m
00:16AM2.77m
12:50PM3.02m
1:19AM2.86m
1:41PM3.13m
2:10AM2.97m
2:24PM3.22m
2:53AM3.07m
Low Tide
2:22PM0.75m
2:56AM0.59m
3:33PM0.91m
4:07AM0.75m
4:52PM0.97m
5:20AM0.82m
6:07PM0.91m
6:27AM0.82m
7:09PM0.78m
7:23AM0.77m
7:59PM0.63m
8:11AM0.70m
8:42PM0.50m
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
thunderstorm
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6:13
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
6:32
1
8
1
3
3
7
2
5
1
1
2
2
1
1
Temp °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
29
28
30
29
27
30
28
28
29
30
30
31
30
31
31
29
31
32
29
30
31
31
31
32
30
31
32
29
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
17
0.8
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
Energy kJ
307
307
303
238
217
150
189
145
315
298
362
344
443
361
220
628
456
443
336
312
303
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
S
18
0.1
SW
17
0.2
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
SSW
19
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.1
W
13
0.6
S
10
0.5
S
10
0.6
S
13
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.2
S
16
Energy kJ
3
3
3
6
11
25
32
72
142
95
123
97
3
68
48
123
26
4
5
5
20
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.2
SSW
15
0.3
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
7
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.3
SSW
18
0.5
S
17
0.4
SSW
9
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
Energy kJ
3
2
21
42
18
4
4
2
2
62
142
26
4
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
S
3
0.3
SW
2
0.3
SW
2
0.7
S
4
0.4
SSW
3
Energy kJ
5
1
1
12
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
2
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
82
239
0
0
241
41
240
583
41
82
241
0
0
577
41
0
183
0
0
137
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Veraguas
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
4
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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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