Cabo de la Vela surf break

Cabo de la Vela surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

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Cabo de la Vela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cabo de la Vela sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo de la Vela this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Cabo de la Vela in the next 16 days are 1.8m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 5s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 26th May)6ft (1.8m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo de la Vela over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 31°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Mainly strong winds.

Thu
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
6
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
5
1.4
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
NE
6
1.5
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
NE
6
1.8
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
217
196
155
217
217
229
0
211
187
196
248
285
255
368
271
386
418
354
440
322
208
Wind (km/h)
45
NE
40
ENE
30
ENE
45
NE
40
ENE
40
ENE
45
NE
40
ENE
35
ENE
45
NE
40
ENE
35
E
40
ENE
45
E
35
E
35
E
40
E
40
E
45
ENE
40
ENE
25
E
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:36PM0.13m
4:04AM0.33m
6:53PM0.18m
4:57AM0.29m
7:20PM0.22m
5:46AM0.25m
7:48PM0.26m
6:32AM0.20m
8:14PM0.29m
7:15AM0.16m
8:39PM0.31m
8:00AM0.11m
9:05PM0.33m
8:55AM0.07m
Low Tide
8:16PM0.13m
11:57AM0.00m
10:15PM0.15m
12:24PM0.03m
00:08AM0.16m
12:42PM0.05m
1:57AM0.15m
12:52PM0.07m
3:34AM0.13m
12:52PM0.07m
4:54AM0.10m
6:00AM0.06m
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5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
5:22
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:08
Temp °C
27
27
29
27
26
28
27
27
29
27
27
28
27
27
31
30
27
29
27
27
30
24
27
27
24
25
26
25
26
27
24
25
26
24
25
28
28
24
26
24
27
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
NNE
5
0.5
N
5
0.3
NNE
9
0.2
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
8
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.5
N
9
0.5
N
9
0.4
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
Energy kJ
21
10
15
7
14
15
15
25
26
42
43
27
15
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
NNE
9
0.3
N
5
0.3
N
5
Energy kJ
16
15
4
5
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.7
NE
6
1.3
NE
8
1.1
NE
8
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
7
1.4
NE
8
1.5
NE
5
1.4
NE
7
1.3
ENE
8
1.6
NE
6
1.5
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.8
NE
6
1.8
NE
8
1.5
ENE
8
1.9
NE
7
1.8
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.9
NE
8
1.6
NE
8
1.3
ENE
8
Energy kJ
217
196
155
217
217
229
115
211
187
196
248
285
255
368
271
386
418
354
440
322
208
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
Distance (km)
371
407
594
325
184
552
407
184
476
325
184
552
407
184
594
184
184
594
184
184
185
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
2
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
6
5
6
8
5
5
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
9
8
9
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Information about the Cabo de la Vela Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Cabo de la Vela provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cabo de la Vela can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cabo de la Vela 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 (Cabo de la Vela) 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 Cabo de la Vela 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.

Cabo de la Vela is 93 km (58 miles) from the city of Maicao. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maicao. Maicao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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