
Surf Forecasts:
Juan Tornillo surf forecast from 17 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 24 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 7s period, W swell with 69 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 23 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period with WSW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Juan Tornillo this week:
The surf forecast for Juan Tornillo over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 6s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Juan Tornillo in the next 16 days are 0.8m 7s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Sep 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 17) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Wed 23rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 6s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Thu 24th Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 7s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Juan Tornillo over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 55mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SW 13 | W 11 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 13 | WSW 6 | SW 19 | W 10 | SW 18 | W 9 | SW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 | W 6 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
3 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 14 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 14 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 44 | 27 | 39 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy |
High Tide | 7:49PM2.76m | 8:01AM2.78m | 8:38PM2.55m | 8:52AM2.58m | 9:42PM2.39m | 9:59AM2.45m | 11:03PM2.34m | 11:20AM2.42m | 00:20AM2.44m | 12:34PM2.51m | 1:17AM2.62m | 1:29PM2.68m | 2:01AM2.85m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:37PM0.68m | 1:51AM0.96m | 2:24PM0.89m | 2:41AM1.16m | 3:22PM1.06m | 3:47AM1.31m | 4:36PM1.15m | 5:10AM1.36m | 5:53PM1.13m | 6:26AM1.27m | 6:55PM1.01m | 7:24AM1.10m | 7:43PM0.85m | ||||||||
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:06 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:04 | — | |
mm | 3 | 1 | 12 | 3 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 12 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 14 | 2 | 3 | 2 | — | 9 |
Temp °C | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 |
Feels °C | 34 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 5 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 16 | SW 6 |
251 | 248 | 198 | 140 | 140 | 138 | 104 | 103 | 95 | 71 | 114 | 201 | 194 | 249 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 44 | 153 | 39 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | NW 6 | NW 5 | SW 5 | SW 20 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | W 6 |
4 | 8 | 4 | 4 | 62 | 13 | 14 | 17 | 12 | 184 | 236 | 67 | 77 | 59 | 167 | 216 | 257 | 153 | 245 | 20 | 39 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 5 | SW 5 | SW 21 | SW 21 | W 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 6 | W 10 | SW 5 | W 9 | W 9 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 |
3 | 4 | 72 | 69 | 10 | 60 | 59 | 70 | 111 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 42 | 30 | 28 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 136 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | W 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | — | — | — | 27 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 19 | 363 | 19 | 19 | 489 | 17 | 19 | 429 | 17 | 19 | 386 | 17 | 17 | 64 | 17 | 386 | 509 | 17 | 0 | 489 | 19 |
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Information about the Juan Tornillo Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Juan Tornillo provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Juan Tornillo can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Juan Tornillo 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 (Juan Tornillo) 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 Juan Tornillo 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.
Juan Tornillo is 80 km (50 miles) from Quibdo. If you plan a holiday in Pacific Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quibdo. Quibdo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










