Juan Tornillo Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.63° N 77.33° W

Juan Tornillo Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 20 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Juan Tornillo sea temperature is
29.2° C
1.7° 

Juan Tornillo surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Juan Tornillo surf forecast from 21 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 6s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 27 Aug, 4PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 6s period, WSW swell with 52 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 27 Aug, 1AM (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 Thursday (Aug 27) at 1AM. 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 0.9m 6s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 27) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Aug 26) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 27th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 6s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 27th Aug)3ft (0.9m) 6s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 44mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 67mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

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Direction
Period (s)
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W
5
0.8
SW
13
0.1
NW
4
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
5
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
6
0.8
WSW
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Energy kJ
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11
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26
44
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
10
ENE
10
SW
0
SSE
5
SSE
10
WSW
5
W
5
SSE
10
SW
5
ENE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
5
S
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WSW
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SSW
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glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
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High Tide
9:22PM2.55m
9:39AM2.65m
10:26PM2.40m
10:44AM2.52m
11:44PM2.35m
11:59AM2.51m
00:58AM2.43m
1:06PM2.60m
1:54AM2.60m
2:00PM2.74m
2:38AM2.80m
2:44PM2.91m
3:16AM3.00m
Low Tide
3:24AM1.13m
4:10PM1.03m
4:28AM1.27m
5:21PM1.09m
5:45AM1.31m
6:33PM1.05m
6:56AM1.24m
7:32PM0.92m
7:53AM1.10m
8:19PM0.77m
8:39AM0.93m
8:59PM0.61m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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.

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