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Arrecifes surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 15 Jan 2026 -05
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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
26.7° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Arrecifes this week:

The surf forecast for Arrecifes over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Arrecifes in the next 12 days are 3.0m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Best Surf 1AM (Fri 16th Jan)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s
Most Powerful10PM (Sat 17th Jan)10ft (3.0m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Arrecifes over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
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Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.3
NE
1.1
NE
1.1
NE
2.1
NE
2.3
NE
2.5
NE
2.5
NE
2.4
NE
1.8
NE
2.2
NE
1.9
NE
1.9
NE
2.1
NE
1.6
NE
1.7
NE
1.9
NE
1.4
NE
1.6
NE
Period(s) (?)777767877888876776766
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)31814712716088102469554679754648345549362275453230190296122149
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
10
ENE
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
20
ENE
25
E
20
E
15
ENE
20
E
20
E
15
E
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
20
E
20
ENE
20
ENE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
off		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		crosscross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on		cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:07AM
0.34
9:13PM
0.03
9:42AM
0.35
9:51PM
0.03
10:17AM
0.36
10:36PM
0.04
10:52AM
0.36
11:44PM
0.06
11:26AM
0.36
1:06AM
0.08
11:59AM
0.35
2:44AM
0.12
12:33PM
0.33
Low Tide
/ height (m)
12:03AM
0.02
6:31PM
0.02
12:34AM
0.02
7:05PM 1:00AM
0.02 0.02
7:39PM 1:29AM
0.03 0.03
8:05PM 2:00AM
0.04 0.05
8:24PM 2:28AM
0.06 0.08
8:38PM 3:02AM
0.07 0.12
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wed
21
Sunrise-6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18--6:18-
Sunset--5:51--5:51--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:52--5:53
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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part cloud
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clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--2-----1------------
Temp. °C262827262828262927262727262726252826252827
Feels °C (?)283130293031273029262929282828262927262929
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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 12 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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