Rio Mar surf break

Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 17 Apr 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
26.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rio Mar this week:

The surf forecast for Rio Mar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 19s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Mar in the next 16 days are 0.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Monday (Apr 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Fri 17th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Mar over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.7
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.6
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.5
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)151418171615151414141717161615141414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1671181241082031311671161151131191682262201861651161151026858
Wind
(km/h)
10
NNE
0
NNE
15
N
5
E
10
SE
10
N
5
E
10
SE
10
NNW
10
NNE
10
NE
10
NNW
5
N
5
NE
10
NNW
5
ESE
10
SE
5
NNW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
S
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
glasscross-
off
glassoncross-
off
glassonoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crosscross-
off
glassonoffononcross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
4.65
4:10AM
4.47
4:24PM
4.79
4:54AM
4.56
5:08PM
4.80
5:39AM
4.53
5:54PM
4.69
6:28AM
4.40
6:43PM
4.47
7:20AM
4.19
7:37PM
4.17
8:18AM
3.95
8:39PM
3.87
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:01PM
0.00
10:15AM
0.19
10:43PM
-0.14
10:59AM
0.13
11:27PM
-0.16
11:44AM
0.19
12:12AM
-0.05
12:32PM
0.36
1:01AM
0.17
1:24PM
0.62
1:55AM
0.46
2:23PM
0.90
2:57AM
0.75
Friday
17
Saturday
18
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Sunrise6:09--6:09--6:09--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--
Sunset-6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29-
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C313125293025293026313126303025292826282726
Feels °C (?)333426313126313229333328333326323029302929
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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 16 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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