
Surf Forecasts:
V-Land surf forecast from 16 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period, NE swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 17 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 7ft (2.2m), 10s period, NE swell with 989 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 20 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 6.5ft (2.0m), 10s period with NE swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for V-Land this week:
The surf forecast for V-Land over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 20) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.0m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 1.5m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at V-Land in the next 16 days are 2.2m 10s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 20th Jul) | 6.5ft (2.0m) 10s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 17th Jul) | 7ft (2.2m) 10s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for V-Land over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 27°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
757 | 850 | 989 | 784 | 970 | 724 | 573 | 695 | 804 | 549 | 773 | 773 | 538 | 640 | 640 | 449 | 537 | 695 | 492 | 450 | 414 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:43PM0.25m | 2:18AM0.43m | 4:34PM0.30m | 3:14AM0.38m | 5:20PM0.35m | 4:14AM0.32m | 6:01PM0.39m | 5:23AM0.27m | 6:41PM0.41m | 6:50AM0.22m | 7:18PM0.41m | 8:17AM0.18m | 7:56PM0.41m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25AM0.02m | 8:14PM0.21m | 10:03AM0.04m | 9:57PM0.20m | 10:39AM0.06m | 11:14PM0.18m | 11:11AM0.09m | 00:22AM0.16m | 11:38AM0.10m | 1:25AM0.13m | 12:02PM0.12m | 2:26AM0.11m | 12:21PM0.12m | 3:30AM0.09m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | — | 6:44 | — | |
mm | 5 | — | 8 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 1 | 5 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 10 | 4 | 6 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NE 10 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 10 | NE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NNE 10 | NE 9 | NE 9 | NE 9 |
757 | 490 | 989 | 419 | 522 | 724 | 573 | 695 | 410 | 322 | 773 | 446 | 538 | 640 | 640 | 449 | 537 | 428 | 492 | 450 | 414 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NE 10 | — | NE 10 | NE 10 | — | — | — | NE 10 | NE 9 | — | NE 10 | — | — | — | — | — | NE 10 | — | — | — |
— | 850 | — | 784 | 970 | — | — | — | 804 | 549 | — | 773 | — | — | — | — | — | 695 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 | 68 | 69 | 0 | 69 | 68 | 24 | 68 | 24 | 69 | 68 | 68 |
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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 16 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.










