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Rocky Point surfForecast / Gulf of Panama / Panama
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 01 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 slightly warmer than usual)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 Monday (May 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Rocky Point in the next 16 days are 0.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 3s period and expected on Sunday (May 03) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Mon 4th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Rocky Point over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 82mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 5 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 | |
29 | 28 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 26 | 50 | 22 | 21 | 37 | 53 | 85 | 121 | 120 | 71 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | off | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross | on | off | glassy | glassy | off | glassy | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | cross-off | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:15AM4.21m | 4:22PM4.36m | 4:50AM4.20m | 4:57PM4.31m | 5:25AM4.14m | 5:31PM4.21m | 6:01AM4.02m | 6:07PM4.06m | 6:38AM3.87m | 6:44PM3.89m | 7:19AM3.71m | 7:24PM3.70m | 8:04AM3.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01PM0.41m | 10:14AM0.69m | 10:36PM0.38m | 10:49AM0.70m | 11:11PM0.41m | 11:25AM0.77m | 11:47PM0.51m | 12:01PM0.90m | 00:23AM0.66m | 12:39PM1.06m | 1:02AM0.84m | 1:19PM1.25m | 1:44AM1.04m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 |
 | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:30 | — | — | 6:30 | — | 6:30 |
9 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 39 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 8 | 3 | 4 | 1 | — | — | |
Temp °C | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 |
35 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 34 | 32 | 34 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | SSE 12 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSE 5 | SSE 5 | S 5 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | SSE 14 | SSE 14 | S 13 |
 kJ | 29 | 28 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 12 | 6 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 26 | 9 | 5 | 21 | 37 | 36 | 85 | 121 | 120 | 71 | 89 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 6 | S 18 | S 6 | SSE 12 | SSE 11 | S 11 | S 11 | S 11 | SSE 14 | SSE 13 | SSE 16 | SSE 16 | SSE 15 | S 5 | S 6 | SSE 16 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 5 | S 5 | S 20 |
| kJ | 1 | 6 | 3 | 13 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 20 | 18 | 25 | 50 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 53 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 8 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 18 | — | S 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSE 15 | SSE 15 | S 10 | S 18 | SSE 13 | SE 12 | SSE 12 | S 12 | SSE 18 | S 5 | SSW 5 | S 21 | S 22 | S 7 | S 26 |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 21 | 21 | 2 | 6 | 17 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 31 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 13 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 3 | — | — | — | — | WNW 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 258 | 86 | 98 | 114 | 98 | 114 | 129 | 114 | 86 | 118 | 0 | 1 | 68 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 63 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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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