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Corto Circuito

Tonosi, Panama · Surf Forecast

Scored for
Board
Level
4
Now · Shortboard · Intermediate
Fair
Knee high · Mushy · SSW
Wave
0.7m
Period
11.8s
Wind
13 km/h Onshore
Tide
High

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Tide · today

High · Low in 4h46
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5-day forecast

Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local

Wednesday

7 Oct
07:00
0.7m
12.3s
5 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.7m
12.1s
4 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.7m
11.9s
11 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.7m
11.8s
13 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.7m
11.9s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.7m
12.3s
10 km/h
Cross

Thursday

8 Oct
06:00
0.7m
15.2s
6 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
16.4s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.8m
16.2s
13 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.8m
15.9s
18 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
15.8s
18 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.8m
15.6s
16 km/h
Cross

Friday

9 Oct
06:00
0.8m
15.3s
8 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.8m
15.2s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.8m
15s
9 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.8m
14.7s
14 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
14.5s
16 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.8m
14.4s
14 km/h
Cross

Saturday

10 Oct
06:00
0.8m
14.2s
3 km/h
Offshore
09:00
0.8m
14.1s
7 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.8m
13.9s
9 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.8m
13.7s
9 km/h
Onshore
18:00
0.8m
13.5s
10 km/h
Cross
21:00
0.8m
13.5s
10 km/h
Cross

Sunday

11 Oct
06:00
0.7m
14.8s
8 km/h
Cross
09:00
0.7m
15.5s
6 km/h
Cross
12:00
0.7m
15.4s
8 km/h
Onshore
15:00
0.7m
15.3s
14 km/h
Cross
18:00
0.8m
15s
15 km/h
Cross

See all 10 days in the app

Days 6–10 for Corto Circuito, scored for your board.

About Corto Circuito

Corto Circuito is a point break over coral in Tonosi, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE, around low to mid tide. Every hour is scored for your board and skill level, so the rating reflects how it suits what you ride — not a one-size-fits-all star.

Break type
Point
Bottom
Coral
Best tide
low,mid
Best swell direction
SSE, S, SSW, SW, WSW
Best wind direction
N, NNE, NE, NNW

Corto Circuito surf FAQ

Is Corto Circuito good for beginners?+

Corto Circuito is a point break over coral, and how suitable it is for beginners really depends on the size and power on the day — not a fixed label. The coral bottom rewards some confidence in the water and awareness of what's beneath you, especially as the size picks up. Set the level to Beginner above and WaveCheck flags the smaller, cleaner hours worth paddling out for.

What's the best board for Corto Circuito?+

Different days call for different boards. Corto Circuito handles a range of boards — a longboard or fish when it's small, a shortboard when there's more push. Tap through the boards above to see the live score for whatever you'll be riding.

What tide is best for surfing Corto Circuito?+

Corto Circuito tends to work best around low to mid tide. The tide chart above shows the current stage plus the next high and low, so you can time your session.

What are the best conditions for Corto Circuito?+

Look for from the SSE / S / SSW with light offshore winds from the N / NNE / NE. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.