Rio Mar surf break

Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 14 Jan 2026 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
27.6° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (Jan 21) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 11s. 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 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Wed 21st Jan)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 21st Jan)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 21st Jan)1ft (0.3m) 16s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sun morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.1
S
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
Period(s) (?)121516161414141313121312121615151313121812
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)34552120201716151615142522423517313030
Wind
(km/h)
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
20
NNW
15
N
15
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
10
NNW
15
NNW
15
NW
10
NNW
15
NNW
20
NNW
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
20
NNE
25
N
20
N
25
N
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:01AM
3.42
1:49PM
3.24
1:56AM
3.52
2:40PM
3.40
2:45AM
3.67
3:24PM
3.59
3:28AM
3.83
4:04PM
3.78
4:08AM
3.98
4:41PM
3.96
4:45AM
4.08
5:16PM
4.11
5:22AM
4.14
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:47PM
1.52
7:31AM
1.17
7:46PM
1.42
8:23AM
1.00
8:37PM
1.26
9:08AM
0.82
9:22PM
1.09
9:48AM
0.64
10:03PM
0.94
10:26AM
0.50
10:42PM
0.80
11:01AM
0.40
11:19PM
0.70
11:36AM
0.36
Wed
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Sunrise--6:37--6:37--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
Sunset6:19--6:19--6:20--6:20--6:21--6:21--6:22--
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
1----1-----11--------
Temp. °C292429292529282530302629282629292629292530
Feels °C (?)292630292731282733322933302831292630282529
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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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