Silva Island-Nestles Surf Break

Lat Long: 8.08° N 81.82° W

Silva Island-Nestles Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Silva Island-Nestles sea temperature is
30.4° C
2.3° 

Silva Island-Nestles surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Silva Island-Nestles surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 8 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 255 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Silva Island-Nestles this week:

The surf forecast for Silva Island-Nestles over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Silva Island-Nestles in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 8th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 8th Aug)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Silva Island-Nestles over the next 16 days.


The Lowdown

Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s look at what’s coming up for Silva Island-Nestles.

We’ve got a 16-day window ahead, and honestly, it’s a slow start. The first few days are pretty average, with small, weak swells and messy conditions. The real standout is going to be later in the period, so you’ll need to be patient. The water temp is about average for this time of year, nothing unusual to report.

For the first week, Thursday 6th August kicks off with a tiny 1ft SW groundswell, period 14 seconds. The morning is glassy, but the energy is weak (84). It’s surfable, but only just. That afternoon, the wind swings onshore and it gets messy. Friday 7th morning is a little better with a 2ft SSW swell, period 13 seconds, and a clean cross-off breeze. Still, the energy is moderate (199) and it’s nothing to write home about. Saturday 8th morning is the best of this early stretch: 2ft SSW groundswell, period 16 seconds, with dead calm glassy conditions. The energy is moderate (238) and the forecast says “expect good surf conditions.” This is a solid window for a small wave session on the reef, but don’t expect much push. The rest of that week is a mix of glassy mornings and onshore afternoons, with the swell staying stubbornly small. Sunday 9th and Monday 10th are similar – you’ll get small, clean windows but nothing exciting.

Now, here’s where it gets interesting. Friday 14th August morning: we’ve got a 2ft SW groundswell, but the period jumps to 19 seconds – that’s a very long period groundswell. The energy is strong (253), and it’s glassy calm. This is a reef break, so that long period energy will wrap in nicely. This is the first real standout. A long period swell like this means better shaped waves, more energy, and longer gaps between sets. Paddling out will be easier, but watch for those sets.

But the true highlight comes on Saturday 15th August morning. The swell bumps up to 3ft SW, period 16 seconds, with dead calm, glassy conditions. The energy is strong (379). This is the best on offer in the whole forecast. The swell direction is right on the optimum for this break. It’s still a small wave, but for a reef setup, 3ft with that period and glassy wind is going to be clean, fun, and shaped well. The crowds are listed as “sometimes,” so expect some company, but it’s not going to be a circus.

Sunday 16th August morning is also worth a look: 2ft SW, period 15 seconds, glassy, with moderate energy (188). A solid backup option.

The last week is a bit of a fade. Monday 17th to Wednesday 19th offer small, clean mornings but nothing special. The final Friday, 21st August morning, gives us another good pulse: 3ft SSW groundswell, period 16 seconds, glassy, with strong energy (405). That’s a promising finish, but it’s far out, so keep an eye on it.

To sum it up: the first week is forgettable, but Saturday 15th August morning is the clear winner – small but glassy, with good energy and a long period groundswell. Friday 14th morning is a close second. Don’t bother with the afternoons; they’re all onshore and messy.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 27mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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High Tide
8:48AM3.15m
9:22PM2.76m
9:46AM3.05m
10:30PM2.68m
10:56AM3.00m
11:48PM2.70m
12:11PM3.02m
1:04AM2.83m
1:23PM3.14m
2:10AM3.06m
2:27PM3.30m
3:07AM3.31m
3:22PM3.45m
3:57AM3.52m
Low Tide
3:14PM0.70m
3:24AM0.85m
4:18PM0.75m
4:33AM0.94m
5:31PM0.73m
5:51AM0.93m
6:45PM0.63m
7:07AM0.82m
7:51PM0.45m
8:14AM0.64m
8:48PM0.26m
9:12AM0.44m
9:39PM0.10m
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Information about the Silva Island-Nestles Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Silva Island-Nestles 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-Nestles can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Silva Island-Nestles 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-Nestles) 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-Nestles 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-Nestles is 43 km (27 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.

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