This is a regional read for the whole western Caribbean coast of Panama — global wave model only — no public buoys nearby, so treat ranges as rougher. Mornings lean toward light winds (71% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward light winds (86%). 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 | Waist- to chest-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Fairly confident |
| Tue Sep 22 | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Fairly confident |
| Wed Sep 23 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Thu Sep 24 | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Knee-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Reasonable estimate |
| Fri Sep 25 | Waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
| Sat Sep 26 | Waist-high · mellow, not much push · light cross-shore wind | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light cross-shore wind | Rough estimate |
| Sun Sep 27 | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light cross-shore wind | Knee- to waist-high · mellow, not much push · light wind | Rough estimate |
Boards that fit the western Caribbean coast of Panama this week
| Board | Fits | Wave size | Power | Skill |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry Surfboards Alchemist | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Intermediate to advanced |
| Roberts Bro Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Roberts Classic Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| TC Surfboards Soul Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Surf Prescriptions New Buddy | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → chest-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Bing PIGFORMER | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
| Chemistry Surfboards Solution | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft | Beginner-friendly to intermediate |
The picks, in order
1. Chemistry Surfboards Alchemist
Chemistry Surfboards Alchemist runs knee-high to head-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 fish with an intermediate to advanced skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Alchemist is a versatile performance fish that excels in small to medium waves, offering a balance of speed and maneuverability.
Category: Fish · Swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
2. Roberts Bro Fish
Roberts Bro Fish runs knee-high to head-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 fish with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Bro Fish offers a blend of retro design and modern performance, making it easy to ride and fun in a variety of conditions.
Category: Fish · Swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
3. Roberts Classic Fish
Roberts Classic Fish runs knee-high to head-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 fish with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Classic Fish offers a blend of speed and maneuverability, making it an excellent choice for surfers looking for a user-friendly board that excels in a variety of wave conditions.
Category: Fish · Catalog ability: beginner
4. TC Surfboards Soul Fish
TC Surfboards Soul Fish runs knee-high to head-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 fish with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Soul Fish offers a blend of speed and maneuverability, making it ideal for surfers looking for a fun, versatile board.
Category: Fish · Swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
5. Surf Prescriptions New Buddy
Surf Prescriptions New Buddy runs knee-high to chest-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 small-wave shortboard with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The New Buddy is designed for small wave performance, making weak surf enjoyable.
Category: Small-wave shortboard · Squash tail · Catalog ability: beginner
6. Bing PIGFORMER
Bing PIGFORMER runs knee-high to head-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 Pigformer is designed for stylish surfing, combining glide and control for an enjoyable ride.
Category: Longboard · Swallow tail · Catalog ability: intermediate
7. Chemistry Surfboards Solution
Chemistry Surfboards Solution runs knee-high to head-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 midlength with a beginner-friendly to intermediate skill window.
Quivr catalog read: The Solution model is versatile, catering to both beginners and experienced surfers.
Category: Midlength · Catalog ability: beginner
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 | Chemistry Surfboards Alchemist | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Groveler | TC Surfboards Soul Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Fish | Chemistry Surfboards Alchemist | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Twin fin | Roberts Bro Fish | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Midlength | Chemistry Surfboards Solution | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
| Longboard | Bing PIGFORMER | 14 of 14 windows | Knee-high → head-high | Soft |
What this week asks of a board on the western Caribbean coast of Panama
The week spreads from knee-high to chest-high, so a single board with a wide wave window covers more sessions than a specialist. If you own two boards, split them: one for the smallest windows and one for the chest-high ones.
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 knee-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 western Caribbean coast of Panama this week?
Across Sep 21–27, 2026 the regional read runs knee-high to chest-high. The most size shows Mon Sep 21 morning, waist- to chest-high (fairly confident); the smallest window is Thu Sep 24 morning, 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 western Caribbean coast of Panama this week?
Alchemist, Bro Fish, Classic Fish overlap the most of this week's 14 surf windows on catalog wave-size and power spectra; the shapes that fit best are fish, small-wave shortboard and longboard. 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 western Caribbean coast of Panama?
Mon Sep 21 morning, waist- to chest-high (fairly confident). Size builds Fri and eases Tue and Wed. Mornings lean toward light winds (71% of the morning windows with data); afternoons lean toward light winds (86%).
Does this apply to my exact spot?
No single spot is named or predicted here. The read describes the western Caribbean 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.