Rio Mar surf break

Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 20 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
27.0° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

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 Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Rio Mar in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 21st Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 21st Apr)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 21st Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
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
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.2
SSE
0.3
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
0.4
SSE
Period(s) (?)171716161514141413131313131212191717161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11916822622018616511611510268585755292835591161009784
Wind
(km/h)
5
NE
10
NNW
10
NNE
15
N
10
NNW
5
NE
10
E
10
NNW
10
SSE
10
SE
5
NNW
10
S
20
SSE
10
WSW
15
SW
15
SSE
5
S
10
SE
15
SE
5
E
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
ononcross-
off
cross-
on
oncross-
off
crossonglassononglasson
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
9:26AM
3.75
9:50PM
3.62
10:40AM
3.66
11:08PM
3.51
11:52AM
3.70
12:21AM
3.54
12:55PM
3.81
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
3:34PM
1.14
4:08AM
0.97
4:54PM
1.23
5:24AM
1.07
6:11PM
1.16
6:33AM
1.05
Mon
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Sunrise--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:05--6:05--6:05--6:05
Sunset6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--6:29--
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--214-12-2411--
Temp. °C302631312629292628282628272628272627282728
Feels °C (?)332833312832312830303029282930293030303231
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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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