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Paunch Reef surf Forecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Thursday 18 Apr 2024 EST
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Paunch Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paunch Reef sea temperature is 28.9°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 28.4 °C)
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Paunch Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Paunch Reef sea temperature is 28.9°C (Statistics for 18 Apr 1981-2005 - mean: 28.9 °C max: 29.5 °C min: 28.4 °C)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Paunch Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Paunch Reef over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 18) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paunch Reef in the next 12 days are 1.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (EST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Thu 18th Apr)3ft (0.9m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 25th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Paunch Reef over the next 12 days.

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Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.4
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.7
NE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.5
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.4
ENE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
Period(s) (?)777788787777777787787888888888998888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)84706146516442714833182826315470867977164194282289221267254213267254254342302288288281295
Wind
(km/h)
0
NNW
10
NE
5
W
0
ENE
10
NE
5
WSW
0
E
15
NNE
5
SW
5
ESE
10
NE
5
ESE
5
E
15
NE
5
WSW
5
N
15
N
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
N
15
WNW
15
NNW
10
W
5
NW
15
NNE
10
NW
5
NNW
15
N
5
NNW
5
N
15
NNE
10
NNE
10
NW
15
NNE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassoncross-
on
glassglasscrossoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offglasscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
crossglassglasscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:13PM
0.16
9:07AM
0.21
10:48PM
0.18
9:54AM
0.16
11:20PM
0.21
11:01AM
0.10
11:51PM
0.23
1:06PM
0.06
12:23AM
0.26
12:56AM
0.29
1:34AM
0.32
2:14AM
0.34
2:58AM
0.37
3:43AM
0.39
4:28AM
0.40
7:45PM
0.07
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:42PM
-0.05
3:14AM
0.07
4:06PM
-0.02
4:36AM
0.07
4:22PM
0.01
6:14AM
0.05
4:27PM
0.03
7:52AM
0.02
4:06PM
0.05
9:06AM
-0.02
9:58AM
-0.07
10:38AM
-0.10
11:14AM
-0.12
11:48AM
-0.14
12:19PM
-0.15
12:48PM
-0.15
9:21PM
0.06
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Monday
29
Sunrise6:16--6:16--6:16--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:13--6:11--
Sunset-6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38--6:38-
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Rain (mm)
-----------------41817--11-3-37-16--9
Temp. °C272727272727272827272827272827272828282726272727282827282828282828282929
Feels °C (?)303031293032303031303131313031293032303027292931302930303031323032313133

Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Heavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Information about the Paunch Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Paunch Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Paunch Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Paunch Reef 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 (Paunch Reef) 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 Paunch Reef 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Bocas del Toro? If you are looking for accommodation near Paunch Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Bocas del Toro, consider staying in Changuinola which is 31 km (19 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Chiriqui Grande which is 50 km (31 miles) away

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