Rio Mar
San Carlos, Panama · Surf Forecast
- Wave
- 0.1m
- Period
- 12.9s
- Wind
- 8 km/h Onshore
- Tide
- High
Get an alert when Rio Mar hits 7+
Set your board and level once and the app pings you the moment it's on.
Tide · today
High · Low in 4h495-day forecast
Scored for Shortboard · Intermediate · times in America/Panama local
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Days 6–10 for Rio Mar, scored for your board.
About Rio Mar
Rio Mar is a reef break over coral in San Carlos, Panama. It's at its best on swells from the SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE / W, 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
- Reef
- Bottom
- Coral
- Best tide
- low,mid
- Best swell direction
- SSW, SW
- Best wind direction
- N, NE, W, WNW, NW, NNW
Rio Mar surf FAQ
Is Rio Mar good for beginners?+
Rio Mar is a reef 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 Rio Mar?+
Different days call for different boards. Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar?+
Rio Mar 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 Rio Mar?+
Look for from the SSW / SW with light offshore winds from the N / NE / W. The 5-day forecast above scores every hour, so you can spot the window at a glance.