Palomino surf break

Palomino surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia

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Palomino surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palomino sea temperature is
29.0° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palomino this week:

The surf forecast for Palomino over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 22) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 7s period with a secondary swell of 1.3m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Palomino in the next 12 days are 2.3m 8s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Aug 25) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 28) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 22nd Aug)5.5ft (1.7m) 7s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 25th Aug)7.5ft (2.3m) 8s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palomino over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Wed afternoon. Warm (max 31°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
0
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.1
NE
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
0.9
NE
0.9
NNE
1.4
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.6
NE
1.3
NE
1.4
NE
1.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1.5
NE
1.2
NE
1.1
NE
1
NE
Period(s) (?)666667788777887888887
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy (?)1491351329367168146124300255230253221232210188150263171147108
Wind
(km/h)
10
ENE
5
NE
10
SE
5
NE
5
W
10
SSW
10
NE
10
W
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
NNE
20
E
10
ENE
10
NE
5
SE
5
NNE
10
W
10
S
5
NW
5
NW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
onglassoffcross-
on
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
oncrosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
oncross-
off
offcross-
on
glassoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:46AM
0.13
10:43PM
0.34
11:35AM
0.15
11:22PM
0.30
12:29PM
0.19
12:02AM
0.26
1:24PM
0.21
12:44AM
0.21
2:20PM
0.24
1:41AM
0.17
3:14PM
0.25
3:16AM
0.13
4:05PM
0.26
Low Tide
/ height (m)
2:59PM
0.08
6:20AM
0.08
3:58PM
0.11
6:44AM
0.10
5:13PM
0.14
7:04AM
0.11
7:02PM
0.16
7:19AM
0.12
9:36PM
0.15
7:29AM
0.12
11:44PM
0.12
7:35AM
0.11
1:03AM
0.08
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Sunrise5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--5:43--
Sunset-6:09--6:08--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:06-
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
-7-17313--71172183-21
Temp. °C292927282827293027313027282927282927282827
Feels °C (?)333431323330333430353328323331323430333432
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Information about the Palomino Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Palomino provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Palomino can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palomino 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 (Palomino) 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 Palomino 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.

Palomino is 67 km (42 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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