Rio Mar Surf Forecast

/ Gulf of Panama (24 surf breaks) /

Panama (43 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (8.45° N 79.98° W)

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Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 19 Sep 2025 EST

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

Today's Rio Mar sea temperature is 29.2° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Mar over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Mar in the next 12 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM. 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 Friday (Sep 26) at 1AM.

Wave Type	Time (EST) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Fri 19th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf	4AM (Fri 19th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful	4AM (Fri 19th Sep)	1.5ft (0.4m) 13s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Mar over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 46mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.										Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.
		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM
Rating (10 max)	1	0	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S
Period(s) (?)	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	12	11	11	13	13	12	11	12	12	11	11	10	10	10
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	61	58	57	55	29	29	29	26	25	24	17	31	29	25	27	27	24	21	33	7	7
Wind (km/h)	WSW	SW	SSE	NNE	NE	SE	W	E	SE	NNW	ESE	SSE	WSW	SE	ESE	NW	SSW	S	WNW	SE	SSE
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross- off	cross	on	glass	cross	glass	cross- off	glass	glass	glass	glass	on	cross- off	glass	glass	glass	glass	cross- on	glass	glass	on
High Tide / height (m)	1:56AM 3.77		2:15PM 3.82	2:45AM 4.00		3:02PM 3.99	3:25AM 4.19		3:42PM 4.13		4:01AM 4.32	4:19PM 4.21		4:34AM 4.38	4:53PM 4.23		5:06AM 4.37	5:26PM 4.18		5:37AM 4.28	5:59PM 4.05
Low Tide / height (m)		8:07AM 0.99		8:28PM 0.73	8:54AM 0.76		9:10PM 0.58	9:33AM 0.56		9:47PM 0.47	10:09AM 0.42		10:22PM 0.42	10:43AM 0.33		10:55PM 0.43	11:16AM 0.33		11:28PM 0.50	11:49AM 0.40

		Friday 19			Saturday 20			Sunday 21			Monday 22			Tuesday 23			Wednesday 24			Thu 25
Sunrise	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:09	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-
Sunset	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:16	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:15	-	-	6:14	-	-	6:14

Rain (mm)	5	-	3	14	3	1	7	5	8	9	1	3	-	2	1	-	2	2	3	2	2
Temp. °C	26	27	27	26	28	28	27	28	28	26	26	26	26	27	27	26	28	28	27	28	28
Feels °C (?)	29	30	30	31	32	33	32	31	32	30	31	29	31	31	31	30	33	32	32	33	32

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gulf of Panama

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Rio Mar (calm at Sora 21 km from Rio Mar). 0.7m 4s local chop from the S with a 0.5m 14s groundswell, also from the S. 2 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Rio Mar Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Rio Mar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Rio Mar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rio Mar 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 (Rio Mar) 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 Rio Mar 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.

Rio Mar is 53 km (33 miles) from La Chorrera. If you plan a holiday in Gulf of Panama, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Chorrera. La Chorrera has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.