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Cabo de la Vela surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 06 Aug 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cabo de la Vela this week:
The surf forecast for Cabo de la Vela over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 10) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 4s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cabo de la Vela in the next 12 days are 1.4m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 13) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 13) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sun 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sun 10th Aug) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Wed 13th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cabo de la Vela over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly strong winds. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 12 | 7 | ||
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| Energy (?) | 74 | 34 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 98 | 0 | 44 | 0 | 52 | 62 | 77 | 85 | 55 | 64 | 135 | 172 | 7 | 5 | 176 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | cross | glass | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 9:19PM 0.35 | 9:35AM 0.05 | 9:54PM 0.36 | 10:17AM 0.07 | 10:31PM 0.36 | 11:11AM 0.10 | 11:08PM 0.35 | 12:17PM 0.14 | 11:46PM 0.32 | 1:21PM 0.18 | 12:28AM 0.27 | 2:28PM 0.23 | 1:16AM 0.22 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 6:12AM 0.03 | 1:03PM 0.03 | 6:30AM 0.04 | 1:54PM 0.05 | 6:47AM 0.06 | 2:52PM 0.08 | 7:04AM 0.07 | 4:09PM 0.11 | 7:22AM 0.08 | 5:53PM 0.14 | 7:43AM 0.08 | 8:00PM 0.16 | 8:07AM 0.08 | ||||||||||
Wed 06 | Thursday 07 | Friday 08 | Saturday 09 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:37 | ||
| Sunset | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:12 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:10 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | 6:09 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 6 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 30 | ||
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Continuing clean conditions at Cabo de la Vela (light winds from the E.(Wind varies from 050 to 120 degs) at Riohacha/Almirante Padilla Airport 112 km from Cabo de la Vela). A 1.0m local chop from the NE
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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 12 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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