Playa Ciruelo surf forecast
El Ciruelo · Los Santos · Panama
A quiet reef and point setup at Playa Ciruelo, about 6 km east of Playa Venao. It breaks harder than the Venao beachie and is recommended for experienced surfers only.
- Break
- reef break, lefts; faces SSE
- Level
- advanced
- Best swell
- SW, S
- Best wind
- N, NE (offshore)
- Best tide
- all tides
- Season
- April-November
- Typical size
- 1-3 m
- Crowd
- low
- Hazards
- uneven reef; rocks; powerful waves
Best time to surf Playa Ciruelo
For intermediate surfers the best months are April to July: in July about 24 days have rideable waves and 0 rate good or better. It is rarely small and clean enough for beginners. Experienced surfers looking for size and power: April to July. Local guides: April-November.
Water 27 °C in March to 29 °C in August: Boardshorts / rash vest in winter, Boardshorts / rash vest at the warmest.
| Month | Rideable days | Good days | Beginner days | Typical size | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 28 °C |
| Feb | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 m | 27 °C |
| Mar | 17 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 27 °C |
| Apr | 21 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 28 °C |
| May | 19 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 m | 29 °C |
| Jun | 20 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Jul | 24 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Aug | 15 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Sep | 13 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 29 °C |
| Oct | 10 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 m | 29 °C |
| Nov | 11 | 0 | 0 | 1.2 m | 28 °C |
| Dec | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.0 m | 28 °C |
Days per month, typical of the last three years of wave and wind model data, rated with the same scale as the forecast. Not a forecast: some years are better than others.
Nearby spots
- Playa Venao, Playa Venao
- Playa Destiladeros, Pedasi
- Playa Cambutal, Cambutal
Questions
When is the best time to surf Playa Ciruelo?
For intermediate surfers April to July; in July about 24 days a month have rideable waves and 0 are good or better. Local guides say: April-November.
What is the water temperature at Playa Ciruelo and which wetsuit do I need?
The sea ranges from about 27 °C in March to 29 °C in August. Wear a Boardshorts / rash vest in the coldest months and a Boardshorts / rash vest in the warmest.
Is Playa Ciruelo good for beginners?
It is best for advanced surfers (uneven reef; rocks). Beginners nearby can try Playa Venao, Playa Venao.
What swell, wind and tide work best at Playa Ciruelo?
SW, S swell, N, NE wind (offshore), at all tides. Typical size 1-3 m.
Live swell, wind, tide, a 14-day outlook, satellite pictures and webcams for Playa Ciruelo are in the Surf Spoting app.