Colan surf break

Colan surfForecast / Piura / Peru

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 -05
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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
25.6° C
(Which is 1.3°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 13s. 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 1.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 13s period and expected on Thursday (Mar 19) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)5ft (1.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 15th Mar)5.5ft (1.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 30°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
4
0
3
2
0
3
3
0
1
3
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
3
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.8
SW
1.7
SW
1.5
SW
1.5
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.3
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
1.2
SW
1.1
SW
0.5
SW
1.1
SW
1
SW
0.6
WSW
0.7
WSW
1.4
SW
1.2
SW
0.5
WSW
0.3
NW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)161616151414141312141416131215141313131016
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1571141010559627467065864953866065211323693011461866515099616127
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
25
SW
15
SSE
10
S
25
SW
10
S
15
SSE
25
SW
15
SSE
15
S
25
SW
15
S
10
SSE
30
SW
10
SSE
10
SSE
25
SW
15
SSE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:16PM
1.42
2:10AM
1.32
2:49PM
1.55
2:51AM
1.44
3:20PM
1.67
3:29AM
1.56
3:52PM
1.76
4:08AM
1.65
4:24PM
1.82
4:46AM
1.72
4:58PM
1.83
5:26AM
1.74
5:35PM
1.80
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:27PM
0.60
8:23AM
0.37
9:01PM
0.47
9:00AM
0.29
9:34PM
0.34
9:36AM
0.22
10:07PM
0.23
10:13AM
0.19
10:41PM
0.13
10:50AM
0.18
11:17PM
0.07
11:29AM
0.21
11:54PM
0.06
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-6:37--6:36--6:36--6:36--6:35--6:35--6:34-
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C292726292826302926292825282825292825292825
Feels °C (?)302728292827312828302726282726302626292626
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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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