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Punta Brava surfForecast / Veraguas / Panama
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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 Type | Time (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 Powerful | 10AM (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 ForecastHeavy 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 SummaryModerate 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 | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | |
307 | 307 | 303 | 238 | 217 | 150 | 189 | 145 | 315 | 298 | 362 | 344 | 443 | 361 | 220 | 628 | 456 | 443 | 336 | 312 | 303 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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 | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 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) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 |
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) | W 12 | W 12 | W 12 | S 18 | SW 17 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 19 | SSW 12 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | W 13 | S 10 | S 10 | S 13 | SSW 9 | W 15 | W 16 | W 16 | S 16 |
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) | — | — | — | — | W 12 | W 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SSW 7 | W 14 | W 14 | W 11 | W 11 | SSW 18 | S 17 | SSW 9 | — | W 15 | — | W 16 | W 16 |
— | — | — | — | 3 | 2 | 21 | 42 | 18 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 62 | 142 | 26 | — | 4 | — | 5 | 5 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 3 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 4 | — | — | SSW 3 | — |
— | 5 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 12 | — | — | 4 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 239 | 0 | 0 | 241 | 41 | 240 | 583 | 41 | 82 | 241 | 0 | 0 | 577 | 41 | 0 | 183 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 |
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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.











