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Cañaveral surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Saturday 18 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Cañaveral surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Cañaveral sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cañaveral this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Cañaveral in the next 16 days are 1.3m 6s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 21) at 4AM. 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 | 4AM (Tue 21st Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cañaveral over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Wed afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 29 | 31 | 83 | 41 | 80 | 88 | 54 | 86 | 80 | 49 | 46 | 59 | 38 | 30 | 57 | 32 | 19 | 21 | 14 | 10 | 8 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | glass | cross | on | glass | glass | on | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 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 | 6:20AM 0.32 | ||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 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 | |||||||||||||
Sat 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:41 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 5:39 | - | - | 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) | 3 | - | 1 | 1 | - | 1 | 2 | - | - | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1 | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | ||
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Information about the Cañaveral Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Cañaveral provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Cañaveral can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Cañaveral 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 (Cañaveral) 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 Cañaveral 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.
Cañaveral is 30 km (19 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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