Charco Azul (PACHA) — marine weather & port guide
Charco Azul is a port in Panama at 8°13.0′N 82°52.0′W. Today (Aug 3): WSW wind 2–5 kn, waves 1.1–1.2 m, from the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z. The live chart on this page shows current conditions and plans weather-optimized departures from this harbor.
Port facts (NGA World Port Index)| Position | 8°13.0′N 82°52.0′W |
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| UN/LOCODE | PACHA |
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| Harbor size | Very small |
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| Harbor type | Open roadstead |
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| Shelter | Poor |
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| Anchorage depth | 23 m |
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| Tide range | 2 m |
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| Pilotage | Compulsory |
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| Time zone | America/Costa_Rica |
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10-day marine forecast — Charco Azul
| Date | Wind | Gusts | Waves |
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| WSW 2–5 kn | 10 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| SW 3–6 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.3 m |
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| WSW 2–7 kn | 10 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| SSE 3–6 kn | 12 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| SSE 1–3 kn | 5 kn | 1.1–1.2 m |
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| W 4–6 kn | 8 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| N 5–8 kn | 10 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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| E 6–6 kn | 12 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| WNW 1–1 kn | 8 kn | 1.1–1.1 m |
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| SSE 6–6 kn | 11 kn | 1.2–1.2 m |
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Forecast from the ECMWF IFS model run , waves from ECMWF WAM. Updated with each model cycle; the live chart below recalculates for your departure time and vessel.
Frequently asked
How is the weather at Charco Azul right now?
As of the ECMWF IFS run 2026-08-03 12z: WSW wind 2–5 kn, waves 1.1–1.2 m. The 10-day outlook is in the forecast table on this page and updates with each model cycle.
How big is the harbor at Charco Azul?
Charco Azul is classed as a very small harbor (open roadstead), with poor shelter in the NGA World Port Index.
How deep is the approach to Charco Azul?
Per the NGA World Port Index, anchorage depths run about 23 m. Verify against current official charts before entry.