El Valle surf break

El Valle surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia

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El Valle surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Valle sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Valle this week:

The surf forecast for El Valle over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Valle in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 10AM. 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 (Sun 17th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 17th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Sat
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
1
1
2
1
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
136
301
248
221
205
136
130
150
150
201
206
161
208
178
145
178
171
169
160
121
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
SW
10
SSE
0
SSW
5
WSW
5
S
5
NW
10
NW
5
E
5
W
10
W
5
N
10
S
10
SW
5
SSE
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
5
S
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
glassy
cross
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
3:41AM3.42m
3:53PM3.68m
4:29AM3.51m
4:42PM3.69m
5:19AM3.52m
5:33PM3.61m
6:11AM3.47m
6:25PM3.46m
7:05AM3.37m
7:20PM3.26m
8:03AM3.25m
8:20PM3.05m
9:04AM3.13m
Low Tide
9:26PM0.01m
9:42AM0.29m
10:13PM-0.09m
10:32AM0.24m
11:02PM-0.11m
11:23AM0.26m
11:52PM-0.04m
12:16PM0.36m
00:44AM0.11m
1:12PM0.51m
1:39AM0.30m
2:14PM0.67m
2:38AM0.50m
thunderstorm
light rain
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
light rain
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
2
4
3
5
4
2
8
7
3
9
Temp °C
27
27
28
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
27
30
31
32
31
31
32
33
31
32
32
32
33
31
34
32
33
33
31
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
208
136
301
248
221
205
136
111
98
72
201
206
161
208
178
145
178
171
169
160
121
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SW
10
Energy kJ
41
63
9
9
6
82
97
130
150
150
36
30
44
79
50
50
58
29
37
35
24
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SW
20
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
18
Energy kJ
7
15
15
50
6
4
4
4
2
18
3
49
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
9
7
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
362
0
6
384
6
0
0
6
0
314
0
0
319
0
44
687
6
44
319
6
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
6
7
4
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
8
9
9
9
5
4
4
5
5
4
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Information about the El Valle Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Valle provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Valle can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Valle 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 (El Valle) 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 El Valle 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Pacific Coast? If you are looking for accommodation near El Valle, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Pacific Coast, consider staying in Quibdo which is 107 km (66 miles) away.

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