
Surf Forecasts:
Silva Island-P Land surf forecast from 14 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period, SSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 14s period, SSW swell with 178 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 14 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 14s period with SSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silva Island-P Land this week:
The surf forecast for Silva Island-P Land over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Silva Island-P Land in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 18) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 14th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silva Island-P Land over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's take a look at what's coming up for Silva Island-P Land. It's a reef break, exposed to the SW swell, and we've got a full 16-day window to work through.
Right off the bat, the next couple of weeks are looking pretty flat and quiet. The forecast kicks off with a run of very small surf. From Tuesday the 14th of July right through to the morning of Friday the 24th, we're stuck with tiny, weak waves. The combined swell energy is sitting at low levels, mostly between 57 and 138 (weak to moderate energy), and it's not going to be worth paddling out for. The mornings are the best bet with glassy conditions, but honestly, with waves only around 2 ft, it's barely a ripple. The S and SSE breezes keep things clean, but the afternoon sea breezes from the SW and WSW mess it up anyway. This is a long, quiet stretch with no real recommendations.
Now, hold on to your boardies because the light at the end of the tunnel arrives on the 25th of July, Saturday morning. That's the standout. The swell bumps up slightly to 1 ft, but the key is the energy jumps significantly to a combined 216 (moderate energy) and we get a little bump of SW groundswell with a very long 21-second period. More importantly, the wind goes glassy with a light NW breeze. That's going to make for some clean, lined-up sets on the reef. For the experienced surfers out there, this is the time to get wet. The long period means better shape, and the offshore wind will groom it.
The next day, Sunday the 26th of July, is your second-best option. The swell pushes up a touch to 2 ft from the SSW, with a strong 287 combined energy. It's glassy again in the morning with absolutely no wind – dead calm. The period is still a very long 19 seconds, which is juicy. This is another promising window, but as it's over a week away, expect a bit of uncertainty. The crowds are listed as "sometimes" here, so there might be a few others with the same idea.
After that, the energy fades back down into the 100s and the swell drops off again through the end of the month, with the SSW breeze dying and the wind shifting cross-shore, making it less tempting. It's a long wait, but that final weekend of July looks like the only real chance for a session.
Signing off, Rusty.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 28mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
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120 | 61 | 101 | 110 | 121 | 144 | 102 | 102 | 173 | 115 | 90 | 96 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 83 | 82 | 55 | 50 | 64 | 49 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 3:31PM3.53m | 4:11AM3.47m | 4:25PM3.61m | 5:01AM3.60m | 5:15PM3.61m | 5:50AM3.66m | 6:05PM3.54m | 6:36AM3.63m | 6:53PM3.39m | 7:22AM3.52m | 7:41PM3.20m | 8:08AM3.36m | 8:30PM2.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:20AM0.43m | 9:52PM0.03m | 10:15AM0.31m | 10:43PM-0.05m | 11:08AM0.24m | 11:31PM-0.05m | 11:58AM0.24m | 00:18AM0.04m | 12:47PM0.31m | 1:03AM0.20m | 1:36PM0.43m | 1:49AM0.42m | 2:25PM0.57m | 2:35AM0.65m | |||||||
6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | |
— | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | — | 6:49 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 2 | 2 | 6 | — | 1 | 10 | 1 | — | 6 | 2 | 1 | 7 | — |
Temp °C | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 |
Feels °C | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 6 | SW 6 |
120 | 61 | 101 | 110 | 121 | 144 | 102 | 102 | 173 | 115 | 90 | 96 | 98 | 96 | 95 | 83 | 82 | 55 | 50 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 18 | WSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 13 | W 5 | S 20 | SW 20 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 16 | SSW 12 |
3 | 27 | 31 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 1 | 8 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 9 | 10 | 64 | 49 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SSW 18 | WSW 6 | SW 18 | S 23 | SW 5 | S 21 | SW 20 | — | SW 19 | S 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SSW 19 | SSW 6 | SSW 18 | SW 16 | SSW 12 | SW 16 |
15 | 31 | 3 | 12 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 16 | — | 14 | 9 | 18 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 34 | 3 | 30 | 42 | 28 | 39 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 6 | WNW 2 | — | WSW 2 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 82 | 1 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 1 | 0 | 137 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 |
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Information about the Silva Island-P Land Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Silva Island-P Land provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Silva Island-P Land can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Silva Island-P Land 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 (Silva Island-P Land) 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 Silva Island-P Land 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.
Silva Island-P Land is 42 km (26 miles) from Charco Azul. If you plan a holiday in Veraguas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Charco Azul. Charco Azul has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










