Cañaveral surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

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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
27.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cañaveral this week:

The surf forecast for Cañaveral over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Cañaveral in the next 16 days are 1.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM. 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 (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Tue 28th Apr)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 30th Apr)6ft (1.8m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cañaveral over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
0.8
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
5
7
5
5
11
14
22
28
53
80
76
295
153
116
336
162
116
244
139
85
287
Wind (km/h)
5
NE
10
NNE
5
ESE
5
NNE
10
NNE
10
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
10
ENE
10
NE
15
E
15
ENE
10
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
E
10
ENE
15
NE
10
E
cross-on
on
cross
on
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:08PM0.22m
7:06AM0.28m
8:38PM0.25m
7:49AM0.24m
9:07PM0.29m
8:31AM0.20m
9:36PM0.31m
9:16AM0.15m
10:06PM0.32m
10:19AM0.11m
10:39PM0.33m
12:01PM0.08m
11:16PM0.33m
Low Tide
1:40PM0.03m
1:04AM0.14m
2:01PM0.06m
2:18AM0.14m
2:15PM0.08m
3:37AM0.13m
2:21PM0.09m
4:56AM0.12m
2:21PM0.09m
6:23AM0.09m
2:15PM0.09m
7:49AM0.06m
1:48PM0.07m
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5:39
5:39
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:37
5:35
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6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
6:07
1
2
1
6
1
4
3
3
1
1
2
1
Temp °C
28
28
26
28
28
26
29
28
26
29
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
31
31
30
31
32
28
32
31
30
33
32
31
31
32
31
32
32
32
33
32
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
8
0.1
NE
7
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
16
0.2
NNE
16
0.8
NE
6
0.3
NE
14
1
NE
6
0.3
NE
13
0.3
NE
13
0.2
NNE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
12
0.1
NE
11
0.1
NE
11
0.1
N
11
Energy kJ
2
3
3
2
2
3
11
25
53
33
76
27
27
15
6
6
6
5
5
2
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NE
9
0.1
NE
8
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
13
0.1
N
18
0.1
NE
9
0.2
NNE
16
0.3
NE
15
0.3
NE
14
0.2
NNE
12
Energy kJ
3
2
1
3
6
3
25
34
29
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
6
0.1
E
8
0.1
N
18
0.1
NE
9
Energy kJ
1
1
1
6
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NE
4
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
5
0.4
NE
4
0.6
NE
4
0.6
NE
5
0.6
NE
5
0.7
NE
5
1.1
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
7
1.8
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.2
NE
6
1.6
NE
7
1.4
NE
6
1.1
NE
6
1.7
NE
7
Energy kJ
5
7
5
5
11
14
22
28
80
295
153
116
336
162
116
244
139
85
287
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
439
439
664
787
693
664
674
631
0
160
14
664
115
6
623
115
14
3
115
644
5
Best forecast wave conditions in Caribbean Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
8
5
6
5
5
5
9
6
9
7
5
5
6
6
5
5
4
4
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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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