Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 12 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.7° C
2.1° 

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 13 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 16 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 16 Jul, 4PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period, SW swell with 205 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 12 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 12s 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 Sunday (Jul 12) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pela Pela in the next 16 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jul 16) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 23s period and expected on Wednesday (Jul 15) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sun 12th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 16th Jul)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 16th Jul)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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5
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10
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10
W
5
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10
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15
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High Tide
2:13AM3.08m
2:28PM3.36m
3:11AM3.29m
3:25PM3.48m
4:05AM3.47m
4:18PM3.56m
4:55AM3.60m
5:09PM3.57m
5:43AM3.65m
5:58PM3.50m
6:30AM3.62m
6:46PM3.37m
7:16AM3.51m
Low Tide
7:54PM0.35m
8:15AM0.60m
8:52PM0.17m
9:14AM0.44m
9:45PM0.03m
10:09AM0.32m
10:35PM-0.04m
11:02AM0.25m
11:24PM-0.04m
11:52AM0.25m
00:10AM0.05m
12:41PM0.31m
00:56AM0.22m
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Temp °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.

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