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Rocky Point surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Sunday 10 May 2026 ESTForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Rocky Point surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Rocky Point sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Rocky Point this week:
The surf forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Point in the next 16 days are 0.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) 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 0.5m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 32°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 18 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | |
176 | 162 | 147 | 100 | 83 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 19 | 35 | 30 | 52 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 35 | 34 | 33 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | glassy | cross | off | |
High Tide | 10:11PM3.34m | 10:53AM3.57m | 11:18PM3.41m | 11:51AM3.77m | 00:21AM3.59m | 12:45PM4.03m | 1:17AM3.84m | 1:36PM4.31m | 2:09AM4.11m | 2:25PM4.58m | 2:59AM4.37m | 3:14PM4.78m | 3:48AM4.56m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 4:04PM1.58m | 4:26AM1.38m | 5:12PM1.46m | 5:30AM1.32m | 6:15PM1.22m | 6:29AM1.16m | 7:11PM0.90m | 7:24AM0.93m | 8:01PM0.56m | 8:15AM0.68m | 8:49PM0.24m | 9:04AM0.46m | 9:36PM-0.00m | ||||||||
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 | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — |
 | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 1 | — | |
Temp °C | 32 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 26 | 31 | 32 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 27 |
32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 34 | 32 | 29 | 33 | 31 | 28 | 35 | 34 | 29 | 34 | 34 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 18 | SSE 17 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 | SSE 13 |
 kJ | 176 | 162 | 147 | 100 | 83 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 35 | 17 | 52 | 82 | 77 | 72 | 69 | 68 | 66 | 35 | 34 | 33 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 10 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 10 | SSE 18 | SSE 13 | S 9 | — | S 7 | — | S 6 | S 5 | S 5 | S 5 | SSE 16 |
| kJ | 28 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 21 | 19 | 41 | 41 | 19 | 7 | 30 | 17 | 2 | — | 4 | — | 3 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | — | S 6 | NNE 4 | — | — | — | SE 4 | S 6 | SSE 18 | S 10 | S 9 | S 5 | — | — | S 6 | — | — | S 18 | S 16 | S 5 |
| kJ | 1 | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | 1 | 2 | 31 | 7 | 7 | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | 5 | 1 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NNE 4 | NNE 3 | N 3 | — | — | N 3 | — | — | NNW 3 | — | NE 2 | NNW 3 | — | NE 2 | NNE 3 | N 3 | SE 6 | N 3 | — | — | NNW 3 |
| kJ | 12 | 2 | 2 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 3 | — | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | — | — | 2 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 63 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 114 | 0 | 69 | 0 | 0 | 68 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 69 | 118 | 1 |
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Information about the Rocky Point Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Rocky Point provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Rocky Point can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Rocky Point 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 (Rocky Point) 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 Rocky Point 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.
Rocky Point is 42 km (26 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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