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Arrecifes surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 18 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Arrecifes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Arrecifes sea temperature is
26.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrecifes this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Arrecifes in the next 16 days are 1.1m 6s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sun 19th Apr) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrecifes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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 kJ (?) | 50 | 34 | 57 | 86 | 43 | 61 | 69 | 43 | 55 | 65 | 31 | 47 | 67 | 42 | 47 | 55 | 31 | 15 | 17 | 16 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | glass | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 12:16PM 0.09 | 12:26AM 0.39 | 2:27PM 0.06 | 1:28AM 0.39 | 2:32AM 0.38 | 3:36AM 0.38 | 6:50PM 0.11 | 4:35AM 0.36 | 7:07PM 0.14 | 5:30AM 0.34 | 7:37PM 0.18 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 3:51PM 0.06 | 9:15AM 0.01 | 4:06PM 0.06 | 10:19AM -0.02 | 11:12AM -0.03 | 11:57AM -0.03 | 8:35PM 0.10 | 12:37PM -0.02 | 10:22PM 0.12 | 1:11PM 0.00 | 11:48PM 0.13 | ||||||||||
Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:43 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 4 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 32 | 30 |
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Information about the Arrecifes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Arrecifes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Arrecifes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Arrecifes surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Arrecifes) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Arrecifes may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Arrecifes is 24 km (15 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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