Rio Mar surf break

Rio Mar surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Monday 25 May 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
29.3° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. 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 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Monday (May 25) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Mon 25th May)1ft (0.3m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Sat 30th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
2
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.5
SSE
19
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
51
51
47
42
71
41
37
35
35
34
34
42
34
35
102
201
169
270
188
160
212
Wind (km/h)
15
N
20
NNW
10
NNW
5
ESE
5
E
5
NW
5
SSE
10
NE
5
N
5
SW
10
SSE
10
WNW
5
SSW
15
S
5
W
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
S
5
SE
cross-off
off
cross-off
glassy
glassy
off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
11:18AM3.80m
11:50PM3.49m
12:16PM3.80m
00:50AM3.52m
1:08PM3.83m
1:42AM3.59m
1:54PM3.87m
2:28AM3.68m
2:36PM3.92m
3:09AM3.76m
3:15PM3.97m
3:48AM3.82m
3:53PM3.99m
Low Tide
4:51AM1.05m
5:39PM1.09m
5:55AM1.14m
6:39PM1.01m
6:52AM1.14m
7:30PM0.90m
7:42AM1.10m
8:14PM0.78m
8:26AM1.03m
8:54PM0.67m
9:07AM0.96m
9:33PM0.58m
9:46AM0.89m
10:10PM0.52m
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6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
6:00
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6:32
6:32
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:34
6:35
1
2
1
4
6
2
3
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
Temp °C
32
32
28
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
27
28
27
28
28
26
28
28
27
34
34
31
33
33
31
33
31
31
34
31
31
31
31
32
31
31
29
32
31
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
16
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
15
0.4
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
14
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
15
0.3
SSE
13
0.3
SSE
13
0.4
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
16
0.6
SSE
15
0.8
SSE
15
0.7
SSE
15
0.6
SSE
14
0.6
SSE
13
Energy kJ
51
51
47
42
71
41
37
35
35
34
34
42
34
35
102
201
169
270
188
160
141
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
5
0.3
S
6
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
8
0.2
S
7
0.2
SSE
18
0.2
SSW
5
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.3
SSE
21
0.3
SSE
21
0.4
SSE
20
0.5
SSE
19
Energy kJ
2
3
3
3
2
2
5
5
2
5
5
5
4
31
3
2
2
90
86
127
212
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
12
0.1
S
11
0.1
S
10
0.1
SE
4
0.2
ESE
4
0.1
S
8
0.2
S
12
0.1
SE
20
0.2
S
5
0.2
S
12
0.1
S
24
0.1
S
24
0.3
S
6
0.2
S
6
0.2
S
8
0.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
3
2
2
1
1
1
11
15
2
11
11
11
6
3
5
19
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
3
0.2
NNE
3
0.2
ENE
2
0.2
NNE
2
0.2
WNW
2
0.4
SSW
8
Energy kJ
2
1
1
1
1
1
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
0
80
81
0
81
81
206
93
93
93
0
93
107
0
93
93
0
93
93
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf of Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Panama
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
4
4
1
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
8
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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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