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V-Land surfForecast / Colón / Panama
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 11 May 2025 EST
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for V-Land this week:
The surf forecast for V-Land over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at V-Land in the next 12 days are 1.6m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (May 15) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Tue 13th May) | 5ft (1.5m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Mon 12th May) | 5ft (1.6m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for V-Land over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 |
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| Energy (?) | 163 | 238 | 249 | 359 | 405 | 314 | 346 | 359 | 243 | 192 | 205 | 129 | 109 | 109 | 93 | 63 | 50 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 14 | 14 | 7 | 7 | 14 | 55 | 77 | 104 | 126 | 116 | 122 | 111 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | off | off | glass | glass | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | glass | cross- on |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:13AM 0.39 | 12:49AM 0.39 | 1:25AM 0.39 | 2:00AM 0.39 | 2:33AM 0.40 | 3:04AM 0.40 | 3:35AM 0.41 | 9:19PM 0.24 | 4:07AM 0.40 | 8:56PM 0.26 | 4:44AM 0.38 | 8:30PM 0.30 | 5:26AM 0.35 | 8:18PM 0.34 | 6:16AM 0.30 | 8:43PM 0.40 | 7:33AM 0.23 | |||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:05AM 0.03 | 9:36AM 0.01 | 10:08AM -0.01 | 10:39AM -0.01 | 11:09AM -0.01 | 11:37AM 0.01 | 12:04PM 0.03 | 10:19PM 0.24 | 12:28PM 0.05 | 11:38PM 0.25 | 12:51PM 0.08 | 12:49AM 0.24 | 1:14PM 0.10 | 2:02AM 0.22 | 1:36PM 0.11 | 3:22AM 0.18 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 22 | Fri 23 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 |
| Sunset | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:31 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:32 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - | 6:34 | - | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 9 | 2 | - | 5 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 50 | 27 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 20 | - | 3 | - | 1 | 6 | 3 | 4 | - | 3 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 1 | - | 5 | 1 | - | 4 | 1 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 31 | 32 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Short Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 131mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the V-Land Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for V-Land provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at V-Land can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our V-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 (V-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 V-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.
V-Land is 18 km (11 miles) from the city of Cristobal. If you plan a holiday in Colón Province, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cristobal. Cristobal has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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