Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 10 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.3°C
2.2° 

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


Pela Pela surf forecast from 10 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 11 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 12 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 18s period, SW swell with 871 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 10 Oct, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pela Pela this week:

The surf forecast for Pela Pela over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 10) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pela Pela in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Sat 10th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 11th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 12th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 108mm), heaviest during Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 61mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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SW
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16
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
331
214
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477
360
365
388
516
822
728
719
628
485
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346
297
228
306
354
375
Wind (km/h)
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SSE
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SW
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SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
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SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
ESE
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SSE
10
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15
SSW
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10
NW
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S
10
W
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Wind State
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High Tide
3:31PM3.35m
3:45AM3.53m
4:10PM3.38m
4:21AM3.52m
4:47PM3.36m
4:57AM3.44m
5:24PM3.28m
5:32AM3.31m
6:00PM3.14m
6:08AM3.15m
6:38PM2.97m
6:45AM2.96m
7:19PM2.78m
Low Tide
9:33PM0.35m
9:59AM0.16m
10:12PM0.34m
10:35AM0.15m
10:48PM0.39m
11:11AM0.20m
11:24PM0.48m
11:47AM0.31m
00:01AM0.62m
12:24PM0.47m
00:39AM0.79m
1:03PM0.65m
1:20AM0.98m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Pela Pela Surf forecast

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

Pela Pela is 100 km (62 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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