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Dunas de Taroa surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 17 Sep 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Dunas de Taroa this week:
The surf forecast for Dunas de Taroa over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Dunas de Taroa in the next 12 days are 1.6m 6s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 24) at 7AM. 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+) | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 5s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Wed 24th Sep) | 5ft (1.6m) 6s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Dunas de Taroa over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the E on Wed morning, calm by Fri night). | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 27°C on Sat morning). Winds increasing (calm on Sat morning, fresh winds from the E by Mon night). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 160 | 118 | 99 | 70 | 41 | 34 | 84 | 73 | 52 | 50 | 47 | 42 | 75 | 64 | 34 | 42 | 46 | 87 | 109 | 102 | 151 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | glass | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 8:15PM 0.33 | 9:22AM 0.13 | 8:55PM 0.31 | 9:49AM 0.16 | 9:33PM 0.29 | 10:18AM 0.19 | 10:09PM 0.25 | 10:50AM 0.22 | 10:47PM 0.21 | 11:24AM 0.24 | 11:34PM 0.17 | 12:03PM 0.26 | 12:47AM 0.13 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:06PM 0.09 | 4:14AM 0.05 | 1:12PM 0.10 | 4:38AM 0.08 | 2:27PM 0.12 | 4:56AM 0.10 | 3:53PM 0.13 | 5:07AM 0.12 | 5:22PM 0.14 | 5:09AM 0.13 | 6:52PM 0.13 | 4:54AM 0.14 | 8:25PM 3:34AM 0.11 0.13 | ||||||||
Wednesday 17 | Thursday 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:45 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:44 | - | - | 5:43 | - | - | 5:42 | - | - | 5:40 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | 5 | - | 3 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 5 | - | - | 1 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 |
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Information about the Dunas de Taroa Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Dunas de Taroa provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Dunas de Taroa can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Dunas de Taroa 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 (Dunas de Taroa) 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 Dunas de Taroa 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.
Dunas de Taroa is 138 km (86 miles) from the city of Maicao. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maicao. Maicao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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