Rio Mar surf break

Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 15 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
29.3° C
(Which is 1.2°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 Monday (Sep 15) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Mar in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 15) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Friday (Sep 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Mon 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Mon 15th Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 38mm), heaviest during Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
Period(s) (?)171616161616151514141413131312121212111113
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)3032802793052142042001901371668676676035343228313438
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
5
NW
5
WNW
10
W
5
W
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SW
15
S
5
NNW
10
SSE
15
S
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
offoncross-
on
cross-
off
crossonglasscross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:15PM
3.48
10:43AM
3.56
11:38PM
3.43
12:05PM
3.52
12:55AM
3.55
1:18PM
3.64
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:20AM
1.28
5:10PM
1.09
5:49AM
1.34
6:32PM
1.06
7:07AM
1.21
7:37PM
0.91
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
Mon
15
Tuesday
16
Wednesday
17
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Sunrise--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:09
Sunset6:20--6:19--6:19--6:17--6:16--6:16--6:15--
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Rain (mm)
7676553-32-2121034232101
Temp. °C292727272526252527272528272526262627272627
Feels °C (?)343131312929282830302731302930283030303030
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Eyeball surf reportRecent Eyeball Surf Reports for Gulf of Panama

  1. weather stationWind Update Continuing clean conditions at Rio Mar (calm at Sora 21 km from Rio Mar). 0.6m 17s long period groundswell from the S with a 0.3m 6s windswell, also from the S and a 0.2m 6s windswell, also from the SSW. 3 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.

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