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Paunch Reef surf Forecast / Bocas del Toro / Panama

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 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 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Paunch Reef in the next 12 days are 1.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 24) at 7PM. 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+) 7AM (Thu 18th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 7s
Best Surf 7PM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 8s
Most Powerful 7PM (Wed 24th Apr)4.5ft (1.3m) 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
Mon
29
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
0.9
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.7
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.5
ENE
0.7
NE
0.5
ENE
0.6
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.8
ENE
0.9
NE
0.7
NE
0.9
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
NE
1.4
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.3
ENE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
Period(s) (?)777778888777677788778888888888888888
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)8684706146676476784833274327436872845479182205253289232295254219230219198213192169173151
Wind
(km/h)
10
W
5
N
10
NNE
5
W
0
N
10
NE
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
NNE
5
SW
5
ESE
10
NE
5
SSE
5
E
10
NE
5
W
5
NNW
15
NNE
10
WNW
15
NNW
20
N
20
WNW
15
NW
20
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
NNE
10
WNW
5
NW
15
NNE
10
W
10
NW
15
N
10
W
10
NW
15
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
offcross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
on
offcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
crossoffcross-
off
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
8:25AM
0.26
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
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:08AM
0.06
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
Thursday
18
Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
Saturday
27
Sunday
28
Mon
29
Sunrise-6:16--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)
------------------327164615--53--1--3-1
Temp. °C272727272727272728272728272728272728272827272426262727272828272728272828
Feels °C (?)313029313030323031313030302930313130312929292629292930303130303030303130

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

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 6-9 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 94mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). 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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