Surf Forecasts:
Silva Island-P Land surf forecast from 2 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SSW swell with 436 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 2 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 12s period with SW 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 Wednesday (Sep 02) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Silva Island-P Land in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 2nd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Thu 3rd Sep) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Sat 5th Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silva Island-P Land over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Hey crew, Rusty here. Checking in on Silva Island-P Land, a reef setup that likes swell from the south-west. The water's about 86°F, which is a touch warmer than usual.
We're starting off with a dry spell – a couple of days with nothing worth paddling for. The first real chance comes Wednesday morning, September 2nd. It's glassy with a tiny 2ft SW groundswell, long 13-second period, and moderate energy. It's rideable, but nothing special. We're holding out for the good stuff.
That good stuff kicks off Thursday morning, the 3rd. The swell eases a little to 1ft, but the period stretches to a very long 20 seconds. Wind is glassy out of the SSW, and the energy is solid. This is proper groundswell that will groom up nicely on the reef – clean lines, long waits between sets. Top quality.
Friday morning, the 4th, builds to a 2ft SW swell with an 18-second period and the energy jumps way up. Glassy again. Absolute gem of a session. Saturday morning, the 5th, delivers the biggest pulse: a 3ft SSW swell at 16 seconds, with the strongest energy of the whole 16-day window. Still glassy. This is the standout.
Sunday morning, the 6th, is glassy again with a 2ft SW swell and 15-second period. The afternoon even swings offshore from the SE at 9 mph, keeping it clean. The following week continues with glassy mornings and decent long-period swells in the 14 to 18-second range, keeping the quality high. This break is very consistent, so once it turns on, it stays on.
Heading into the second week, from the 12th onwards, everything fades. Swell drops to around 1ft to 2ft, the periods get shorter, and the afternoon storms mess things up. There are still surfable glassy mornings, but the energy is low. By the 16th, we're looking at a weak 1ft swell with a 15-second period and barely any energy. A quiet end.
Best bets are Thursday the 3rd, Friday the 4th, and Saturday the 5th. Those glassy mornings with building, long-period SW and SSW groundswell are the ones to circle on the calendar. You might have some company, but the waves will be worth the crowd.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 2 | Thursday 3 | Friday 4 | Saturday 5 | Sunday 6 | Monday 7 | Tuesday 8 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 20 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SSW 16 |
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82 | 83 | 70 | 97 | 98 | 216 | 312 | 309 | 264 | 367 | 362 | 242 | 217 | 217 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 85 | 121 | 108 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | cross | on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy |
High Tide | 6:50AM3.43m | 7:16PM3.11m | 7:34AM3.31m | 8:04PM2.95m | 8:25AM3.14m | 9:03PM2.79m | 9:27AM2.98m | 10:17PM2.69m | 10:44AM2.88m | 11:40PM2.71m | 12:06PM2.90m | 00:57AM2.88m | 1:19PM3.04m | 2:00AM3.12m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:08PM0.38m | 1:18AM0.55m | 1:55PM0.50m | 2:07AM0.71m | 2:51PM0.65m | 3:08AM0.88m | 3:59PM0.77m | 4:24AM1.00m | 5:18PM0.79m | 5:49AM0.99m | 6:35PM0.70m | 7:06AM0.84m | 7:40PM0.53m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:34 | — | — | 6:34 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:32 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:30 | — | |
mm | 1 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 8 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 8 | 2 | 19 | 2 | — | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
Feels °C | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
82 | 83 | 57 | 56 | 68 | 216 | 312 | 309 | 264 | 367 | 362 | 242 | 217 | 217 | 138 | 134 | 131 | 85 | 84 | 83 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 18 | SSW 17 | SW 12 |
11 | 76 | 70 | 65 | 98 | 64 | 47 | 47 | 30 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 12 | 11 | 121 | 108 | 37 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WSW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 20 | SW 20 | W 9 | WSW 6 | W 9 | SSW 7 | W 8 | W 8 | SW 10 | — | S 21 | SW 21 | SSW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
81 | 6 | 3 | 97 | 97 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | — | 9 | 18 | 37 | 96 | 82 | 7 | 4 | 4 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 2 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 137 | 1 | 0 | 137 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 231 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 137 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 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.











