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Rio Mar Surf Forecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

17 km away, 1 h 51 min ago

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 Tuesday (Mar 28) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 22s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 17s. 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 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Mar 29) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 22) at 10PM.
Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
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Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 28th Mar) | 1ft (0.3m) 22s |
Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 29th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Most Powerful | 10AM (Wed 29th Mar) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rio Mar over the next 12 days.
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Period(s) (?) | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 16 | 17 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph ![]() | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Energy (?) | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 12 | 11 | 9 | 9 | 25 | 28 | 8 | 20 | 18 | 30 | 36 | 15 | 52 | 91 | 88 | 127 | 178 | 123 | 146 | 144 | 135 | 82 | 84 | 123 | 144 | 125 | 121 | 118 | 105 | 104 | 67 | 53 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:32PM 4.86 | 4:55AM 4.68 | 5:14PM 4.88 | 5:38AM 4.63 | 5:55PM 4.77 | 6:19AM 4.46 | 6:35PM 4.53 | 7:01AM 4.20 | 7:15PM 4.22 | 7:43AM 3.89 | 7:57PM 3.87 | 8:29AM 3.56 | 8:44PM 3.54 | 9:24AM 3.27 | 9:42PM 3.26 | 10:35AM 3.09 | 10:57PM 3.11 | 11:56AM 3.07 | 12:17AM 3.13 | 1:06PM 3.22 | 1:22AM 3.29 | 1:58PM 3.45 | 2:13AM 3.50 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:44PM -0.09 | 11:00AM -0.04 | 11:26PM -0.11 | 11:41AM 0.06 | 12:07AM -0.01 | 12:21PM 0.27 | 12:47AM 0.21 | 1:01PM 0.55 | 1:27AM 0.50 | 1:43PM 0.87 | 2:11AM 0.83 | 2:28PM 1.20 | 3:01AM 1.14 | 3:23PM 1.48 | 4:04AM 1.38 | 4:37PM 1.67 | 5:24AM 1.48 | 6:03PM 1.67 | 6:40AM 1.41 | 7:14PM 1.51 | 7:38AM 1.23 | 8:05PM 1.26 | 8:23AM 1.03 | |||||||||||||
Note: the tide data above is for El Palmer which is 3 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Rio Mar.New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 31 | Saturday 01 | Sunday 02 | Mon 03 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Summary | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | clear | rain shwrs | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear |
Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Temp. °C | 31 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 30 | 31 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 30 |
Low °C | 26 | 25 | 29 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 25 | 29 |
Feels °C (?) | 30 | 24 | 29 | 27 | 26 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 34 | 33 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 33 | 32 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 |
Sunrise | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:20 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 |
Sunset | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:30 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - | 6:29 | - | - |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the NNW on Thu afternoon, light winds from the NE by Sat morning). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. |
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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.