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La Caracola surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 22 May 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Caracola this week:
The surf forecast for La Caracola over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 22) at 1PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Caracola in the next 12 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 23) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.3m 8s period and expected on Friday (May 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1PM (Thu 22nd May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 7s |
| Best Surf | 1PM (Tue 27th May) | 6ft (1.8m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Fri 23rd May) | 8ft (2.5m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Caracola over the next 12 days.
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
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| Period(s) (?) | 8 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 |
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| Energy (?) | 407 | 314 | 237 | 624 | 675 | 472 | 765 | 717 | 555 | 804 | 784 | 555 | 669 | 490 | 456 | 567 | 463 | 341 | 717 | 543 | 341 | 340 | 373 | 357 | 594 | 341 | 277 | 435 | 437 | 375 | 529 | 411 | 535 | 542 | 634 | 418 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | glass | glass | cross | cross- on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross | on | glass |
High Tide / height (m) | 5:57AM 0.25 | 7:50PM 0.33 | 6:54AM 0.20 | 8:31PM 0.37 | 7:59AM 0.15 | 9:16PM 0.41 | 9:17AM 0.09 | 10:06PM 0.43 | 10:50AM 0.05 | 10:59PM 0.43 | 12:43PM 0.03 | 11:56PM 0.43 | 12:53AM 0.41 | 1:50AM 0.39 | 2:45AM 0.36 | 3:36AM 0.33 | 6:59PM 0.18 | 4:22AM 0.29 | ||||||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 12:44PM 0.05 | 2:27AM 0.14 | 1:05PM 0.04 | 3:55AM 0.10 | 1:30PM 0.04 | 5:19AM 0.05 | 1:56PM 0.03 | 6:37AM 0.01 | 2:23PM 0.02 | 7:46AM -0.02 | 2:45PM 0.03 | 8:48AM -0.04 | 9:41AM -0.05 | 10:28AM -0.04 | 11:08AM -0.02 | 11:41AM 0.00 | 9:54PM 0.17 | 12:06PM 0.03 | ||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | Thursday 29 | Friday 30 | Saturday 31 | Sunday 01 | Mon 02 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - | - | 5:31 | - |
| Sunset | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:14 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 | - | - | 6:15 |
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Rain (mm) | 1 | 2 | 3 | - | - | - | - | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | 2 | 9 | 7 | 5 | - | - | 2 | - | - | - | 2 | - | 2 | 3 | - | 1 | 2 | - | 1 | 3 | - | 2 | 3 |
| Temp. °C | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 28 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 33 | 32 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 32 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 33 | 33 |
Short Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Mon afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Moderate rain (total 12mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the La Caracola Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Caracola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at La Caracola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Caracola 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 (La Caracola) 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 La Caracola 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.
La Caracola is 22 km (14 miles) from the city of Santa Marta. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Marta. Santa Marta has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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