
Surf Forecasts:
Silva Island-Nestles surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s 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, 1AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 14s period with SSW 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 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m 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 Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 6th Aug) | 1ft (0.3m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Fri 7th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| 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, it’s Rusty, and here’s how it’s looking for Silva Island-Nestles in the coming days.
Honestly, the start is flat and forgettable. The first decent surfable window doesn’t show up until Friday morning, August 7th. Wednesday the 5th and Thursday the 6th are basically a write-off – tiny waves under 2ft and messy conditions. A real dry spell to open the book.
Friday the 7th morning is where you finally get a reason to wax up. Small, clean 2ft SSW swell with a solid 13-second gap between sets, and a light cross-offshore breeze. The water’s sitting at a very unusual 87° – way warmer than normal for this time of year, so you might shed the rubber. The overall energy is moderate at 213. It’s not pumping, but it’s a legit session.
Now Saturday the 8th morning is the real highlight of the first week – absolutely glassy, 2ft of long-period SSW groundswell at 16 seconds. The energy is up to 238. For a reef that likes southwest swell, this is clean, lined-up fun. Best early call in the whole outlook.
From Sunday the 9th through Thursday the 13th, it’s mostly ho-hum. The mornings are surfable but ordinary, and every afternoon gets cooked by onshore wind or storm risk. There’s a few glassy dawns, but the swell stays weak, with energy dropping to just 88 on Thursday the 13th. Not much to write home about.
Then Friday the 14th morning punches through – glassy, 2ft of SW groundswell with a very long 18-second period. Combined energy is 251. That’s proper reef swell, slow and powerful. The absolute gem, though, is Saturday the 15th – both morning and afternoon are glassy, with clean 2ft SW swell at 16 seconds. That morning session is your best bet of the whole 16 days: clean, consistent, no wind.
Into the second week, things stay small but with some moments. Tuesday the 18th morning has a glassy 2ft SSW swell at 14 seconds with moderate energy around 236 – a solid small-wave day. Then on Thursday the 20th, the biggest swell of the forecast arrives: a 3ft SSW groundswell with a 17-second period and energy jumping to 504 in the afternoon. The morning is glassy and looks clean, though the afternoon gets a bit of onshore breeze. That dawn session on the 20th is a long-range promise that could be the best of the lot – just keep an eye on it as it gets closer.
Crowds can show up, especially on the glassy mornings. For a reef that likes southwest groundswell, the longer-period pulses should offer some nice walls. Beginners might find that 3ft on the 20th a bit much, but the 2ft days are fine for all levels.
Overall, the windows are narrow, but when it’s on, it’s worth the wait.
Rusty.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 41mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | Saturday 8 | Sunday 9 | Monday 10 | Tuesday 11 | |||||||||||||||
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 19 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
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20 | 21 | 36 | 51 | 81 | 88 | 116 | 120 | 147 | 169 | 209 | 140 | 138 | 133 | 116 | 66 | 63 | 149 | 78 | 209 | 70 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | off | glassy | cross | off | glassy | on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 8:26PM2.87m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:20PM0.63m | 2:28AM0.74m | 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 | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | |
— | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 2 | 21 | 6 | 4 | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | 1 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 28 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 34 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 20 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 |
20 | 20 | 18 | 12 | 81 | 69 | 116 | 109 | 147 | 169 | 209 | 140 | 138 | 133 | 116 | 66 | 63 | 149 | 78 | 133 | 70 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 16 | SSW 21 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 |
14 | 21 | 36 | 51 | 9 | 9 | 80 | 120 | 57 | 55 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 1 | 66 | 43 | 86 | 66 | 209 | 60 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SSW 12 | SW 20 | SW 21 | SSW 19 | SW 19 | WSW 13 | W 13 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | W 11 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 22 | SSW 21 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 11 | SSW 6 |
8 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 36 | 88 | 17 | 3 | 5 | 14 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 1 | 18 | 44 | 3 | 36 | 3 | 19 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSW 2 | — | — | SW 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | WSW 6 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 82 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 167 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 82 | 0 | 0 | 165 | 0 |
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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.











