This is a regional read for the whole Pacific coast of Panama — global wave model only — no public buoys nearby, so treat ranges as rougher. Mornings lean toward light winds (100% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward light winds (100%). Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that.
Board ranges below are each board's full min→max spectrum from the Quivr catalog — the same chart the app draws — and "fits" counts how many of this week's half-day windows a board's wave and power windows overlap. Nothing here is a guess about a particular beach.
Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out. Reads are refreshed weekly on this page and several times a day in the Quivr app, which also matches each day against the boards in your own quiver.
Day by day: Sep 21–27, 2026
Morning is 6am–noon, afternoon is noon–7pm local. Words come straight from the regional read; "No data" means the wave model had no hours for that window.
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon Sep 21 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Fairly confident |
| Tue Sep 22 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Fairly confident |
| Wed Sep 23 | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Thu Sep 24 | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Fri Sep 25 | Up to knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
| Sat Sep 26 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
| Sun Sep 27 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
Boards that fit the Pacific coast of Panama this week
| Board | Fits | Wave size | Power | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bing CALIFORNIA PINTAIL TYPE II | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| McTavish Fireball EVO 2 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly |
| Roberts White Diamond 2 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| Almond Surfboards Sano Special | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly |
| Infinity Secret Weapon | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to advanced |
| McTavish Bluebird | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly |
The picks, in order
1. Bing CALIFORNIA PINTAIL TYPE II
Bing CALIFORNIA PINTAIL TYPE II runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The California Pintail Type II is designed for smooth cruising and noseriding on slower surf while remaining fast and responsive in steeper waves.
Category: Longboard · Pintail · Catalog ability: intermediate
2. McTavish Fireball EVO 2
McTavish Fireball EVO 2 runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Fireball EVO 2 is a user-friendly longboard that excels in speed and maneuverability, making it suitable for surfers of all skill levels.
Category: Longboard · Catalog ability: beginner
3. Roberts White Diamond 2
Roberts White Diamond 2 runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A groveler with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The White Diamond 2 is a versatile groveler designed for smaller, weaker surf, providing speed and maneuverability.
Category: Groveler · Catalog ability: intermediate
4. Almond Surfboards Sano Special
Almond Surfboards Sano Special runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Sano Special is perfect for soft, small waves, providing exceptional stability and glide.
Category: Longboard · Rounded tail · Catalog ability: beginner · 5.0★ from 13 Quivr ratings
5. Infinity Secret Weapon
Infinity Secret Weapon runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Secret Weapon is designed for larger surfers seeking a balance of performance and ease of paddling.
Category: Longboard · Catalog ability: intermediate
6. McTavish Bluebird
McTavish Bluebird runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Bluebird is designed for classic point waves, offering excellent paddling and glide through mushy conditions.
Category: Longboard · Pintail · Catalog ability: intermediate
7. Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider
Paragon Surfboards Retro Noserider runs knee-high to waist-high; that wave window overlaps every one of the 14 half-day windows we have data for this week. Its soft power midpoint sits close to the week's typical push. A longboard with a beginner-friendly skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Retro Noserider offers excellent stability and glide, making it perfect for noseriding in small conditions.
Category: Longboard · Square tail · Catalog ability: beginner · 5.0★ from 14 Quivr ratings
Best fit by shape this week
One board per shape, chosen by how many of this week's 14 windows its wave and power windows overlap. Only shapes that overlap at least half the week are listed.
| Shape | Board | Fits | Wave size | Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shortboard | Roberts White Diamond 2 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft |
| Groveler | Roberts White Diamond 2 | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft |
| Fish | Roberts Mush Machine | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft |
| Twin fin | Catch Surf Heritage Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → chest-high | Soft |
| Midlength | McTavish Bluebird | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft |
| Longboard | Bing CALIFORNIA PINTAIL TYPE II | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → waist-high | Soft |
What this week asks of a board on the Pacific coast of Panama
Nothing in this week's read gets past knee-high. Paddle speed and glide matter more than hold — boards whose wave window starts low (knee-high) will see far more rideable sessions than anything built for a step.
Most windows read "mellow, not much push" for push. A board's power midpoint tells you where it will feel alive: mellower boards on the softer windows, firmer boards when the push is there. The table shows each board's own midpoint so the call is yours.
Already own one of these?
Add it to your quiver in Quivr and the Home tab does this matching for you — every day, against your own boards, for the coast you pick. If none of your boards overlap a window, it says so rather than forcing a pick.
Shopping instead? Open two of the picks above in Compare and read the low end of the wave-size range first — on a flat to ankle-high week that decides whether a board gets used.
Compare these picks head to head
Live Quivr comparison pages for pairs in this list — same spectra, side by side:
FAQ
How big will the surf be on the Pacific coast of Panama this week?
Across Sep 21–27, 2026 the regional read runs up to knee-high. The most size shows Mon Sep 21 morning, knee-high (fairly confident); the smallest window is Fri Sep 25 morning, up to knee-high. Confidence is reasonable for the first 4 days and drops to "rough estimate" after that. Sheltered beaches along this stretch run smaller than the read.
Which surfboards fit the Pacific coast of Panama this week?
CALIFORNIA PINTAIL TYPE II, Fireball EVO 2, White Diamond 2 overlap the most of this week's 14 surf windows on catalog wave-size and power spectra; the shapes that fit best are longboard and groveler. Open any of them in Quivr to see the full range chart and compare two side by side.
Which day has the most size on the Pacific coast of Panama?
Mon Sep 21 morning, knee-high (fairly confident). Eases Wed. Mornings lean toward light winds (100% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward light winds (100%).
Does this apply to my exact spot?
No single spot is named or predicted here. The read describes the Pacific coast of Panama as a whole — a stretch of coast facing roughly the same direction. Estimates come from a global ocean wave model sampled offshore and translated into ranges. Actual size varies from beach to beach along this stretch; sheltered spots run smaller. Reads describe the whole coast, not one break — check wind and tide at your spot before paddling out.
How often is this page updated?
Every week, with the same seven-day regional read the Quivr app shows on its Home tab. The app refreshes several times a day and also tells you which board in your own quiver fits each day.