Cartagena surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 12AM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 15 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 5.5ft (1.7m), 18s period, WSW swell with 1,663 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 9PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Cartagena this week:
The surf forecast for Cartagena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Cartagena in the next 16 days are 1.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 15) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Oct 13) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Tue 13th Oct) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 16th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Thu 15th Oct) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Cartagena over the next 16 days.
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