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Colan surfForecast / Piura / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Colan surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Colan sea temperature is
22.1° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Colan this week:
The surf forecast for Colan over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 11s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Colan in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 12s period and expected on Thursday (Apr 30) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Fri 1st May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 11s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 6th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 5th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Colan over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 21°C on Wed night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 15 | W 16 | W 17 | W 14 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | |
223 | 181 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 36 | 59 | 91 | 60 | 171 | 215 | 158 | 250 | 235 | 251 | 305 | 404 | 352 | 257 | 366 | 606 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 2:41PM1.61m | 3:17AM1.57m | 3:14PM1.61m | 3:53AM1.61m | 3:47PM1.59m | 4:27AM1.63m | 4:18PM1.55m | 5:01AM1.61m | 4:50PM1.50m | 5:36AM1.57m | 5:23PM1.44m | 6:12AM1.51m | 5:56PM1.37m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:04PM0.24m | 9:17AM0.42m | 9:36PM0.18m | 9:53AM0.42m | 10:06PM0.16m | 10:28AM0.42m | 10:38PM0.15m | 11:02AM0.45m | 11:10PM0.17m | 11:37AM0.49m | 11:43PM0.22m | 12:13PM0.55m | 00:19AM0.28m | ||||||||
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 | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 22 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 26 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 25 | 23 | 27 | 25 | 23 |
26 | 26 | 22 | 27 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 26 | 23 | 23 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 11 | S 9 | S 9 | SSW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 15 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 223 | 181 | 322 | 311 | 137 | 126 | 110 | 83 | 115 | 125 | 215 | 158 | 250 | 235 | 175 | 305 | 404 | 352 | 202 | 366 | 606 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 9 | W 12 | WNW 15 | W 16 | W 13 | S 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 10 | S 5 | S 9 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | S 8 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 8 |
| kJ | 99 | 11 | 21 | 19 | 13 | 55 | 59 | 59 | 60 | 171 | 10 | 16 | 56 | 129 | 251 | 139 | 79 | 34 | 257 | 193 | 35 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 12 | W 12 | W 12 | W 17 | W 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | W 16 | NW 12 | WNW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 17 | NW 14 | SW 20 | S 8 | WNW 13 | SSW 19 | S 8 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 14 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 22 | 36 | 41 | 91 | 43 | 6 | 18 | 121 | 75 | 7 | 15 | 42 | 17 | 37 | 46 | 14 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 8 | S 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 9 | — | — | SSW 9 | S 8 | — | SSW 8 | S 4 | — | SSW 8 | S 4 |
| kJ | — | 106 | — | — | 73 | 9 | — | 11 | 23 | — | 103 | — | — | 79 | 58 | — | 67 | 9 | — | 70 | 9 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 406 | 102 | 88 | 449 | 309 | 0 | 309 | 99 | 0 | 844 | 15 | 15 | 309 | 0 | 0 | 309 | 309 | 0 | 309 | 91 |
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Information about the Colan Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Colan provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Colan can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Colan 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 (Colan) 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 Colan 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.
Colan is 10 km (6 miles) from Paita. If you plan a holiday in Piura, look for hotels and other accommodation in Paita. Paita has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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