Arrecifes Surf Forecast and Surf Reports

(Caribbean Coast, Colombia)

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Arrecifes Surf Guide

Arrecifes in Caribbean Coast is an exposed beach and reef break that is usually a safe bet. Winter and spring are the optimum times of year to visit. Offshore winds are from the south southwest. Surfable in an onshore breeze Tends to receive a mix of groundswells and windswells and the ideal swell angle is from the northeast. Primarily a right hand reef break, although a left is also possible. Relatively few surfers here, even on good days. Submerged rocks are a hazard.

Arrecifes Spot Info

Type:	Rating:	Reliability:	Todays Sea Temp*:
Beach and reef	3	very consistent	27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite

Surfing Arrecifes:

The best conditions reported for surf at Arrecifes occur when a Northeast swell combines with an offshore wind direction from the South-southwest.

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What's the best time of year to surf Arrecifes (for consistent clean waves)?

octoberBest Season: autumn

The best time of year for surfing Arrecifes with consistent clean waves (rideable swell with light / offshore winds) is during Autumn and most often the month of October. Clean surfable waves are typically found 18% of the time in October while 63% of the time it tends to be blown out. For the remaining 19% of the time it is considered too small by most surfers but may still be OK for beginners and groms at times.

clean

18%

Surfable waves that hold up well for longer rides in prevailing cross-offshore, offshore or light wind conditions.

blown out

63%

Surfable sized waves that are of poorer quality due to prevailing onshore, cross-onshore or windy conditions (may be preferable for kitesurfing).

too small

19%

Waves usually considered too small for good surf. Some wave-magnet breaks may still work though if conditions are right (on occasion).

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Interactive Arrecifes surf break location map. View information about nearby surf breaks, their wave consistency and rating compared to other spots in the region. Current swell conditions from local buoys are shown along with live wind speed and direction from nearby weather stations. Click icons on the map for more detail. The closest passenger airport to Arrecifes is Simon Bolivar (Santa Marta) Airport (SMR) in Colombia, 38 km (24 miles) away (directly). The second nearest airport to Arrecifes is Ernesto Cortissoz (Barranquilla) Airport (BAQ), also in Colombia, 102 km (63 miles) away.

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Arrecifes Surf Forecasts:

Hourly Forecast

16 Day Forecast

Todays Surf Summary
Wednesday, 6 May 2026, 10:08 Local Time

m, °C	Wednesday 06
ft, °F	10AM	1PM	4PM	7PM
Wave (m)	NE	NE	NE	NE
Period (s)	7	8	8	8
Wind (km/h)
Wind State	cross- on	on	cross- on	cross- on

Tides at Arrecifes

Current tide and informaton

For Arrecifes, 0 km from Arrecifes.

Next High Water: 03:06am | 0.3m

Next Low Water: 11:46am | -0.0m

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Arrecifes Sea Temperature

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 29.0 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (27.5 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Arrecifes won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Today, many surfers would wear a rashvest wetsuit.

Current Temp*: 27.5°C*ocean temperature recorded from satellite