Barranquilla Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Colombia – Caribbean)
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Surf Break: Barranquilla
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Surf Break: Barranquilla
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Surf Break: Barranquilla
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Surf Break: Barranquilla
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Surf Break: Barranquilla
| Name: | Barranquilla |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | fairly consistent |
| Best Swell: N | Offshore Wind: SSE |
Barranquilla in Caribbean is an exposed point break that has pretty consitent surf. Winter and spring are the best times of year to visit. Offshore winds blow from the south southeast. Waves just as likely from local windswells as from distant groundswells and the optimum swell angle is from the north. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded.
Overall Barranquilla Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Barranquilla surf quality by season and Barranquilla surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Barranquilla |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Barranquilla:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Punto Canoas | 51 mi |
| Second closest break | Parque Tayrona | 54 mi |
| Third closest break | Cabo La Vela | 200 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Palenque | 331 mi |
| Fifth closest break | Isla Grande | 333 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Barranquilla: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 594 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 851 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 908 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 919 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | SW Atlantic Buoy | 947 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Barranquilla: |
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| Closest tide station | Puerto Colombia, Colombia | 7 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Santa Marta, Colombia | 50 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cartagena, Colombia | 65 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Covenas, Colombia | 131 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Riohacha, Colombia | 138 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Barranquilla: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 1408 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Mount Pleasant (United States) | 1515 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Cloudmont (United States) | 1729 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Sapphire Valley (United States) | 1738 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Sky Valley (United States) | 1738 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Barranquilla: |
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| Closest city location | Barranquilla (Colombia) | 7 mi |
| Second closest city location | Puerto Colombia (Colombia) | 7 mi |
| Third closest city location | Galapa (Colombia) | 12 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Soledad (Colombia) | 14 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Tubara (Colombia) | 15 mi |
- The closest passenger airport to Barranquilla is Ernesto Cortissoz (Barranquilla) Airport (BAQ) in Colombia, 24 km (15 miles) away (directly).
- The second nearest airport to Barranquilla is Simon Bolivar (Santa Marta) Airport (SMR), also in Colombia, 73 km (45 miles) away.
- Third is Rafael Nunez (Cartagena) Airport (CTG) in Colombia, 98 km (61 miles) away.
- Alfonso Lopez Pumarejo (Valledupar) Airport (VUP) in Colombia is 193 km (120 miles) away.
- Las Brujas (Corozal) Airport (CZU), also in Colombia is the fifth nearest airport to Barranquilla and is 199 km (124 miles) away.
