Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 30 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.5°C
2.3° 

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 1 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 7 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 18s period, SW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 1 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s 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 Thursday (Oct 01) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 1st Oct)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Wed 7th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Thu 8th Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
6:07PM3.33m
6:21AM3.46m
6:53PM3.20m
7:08AM3.28m
7:46PM3.03m
8:04AM3.06m
8:49PM2.86m
9:11AM2.87m
10:05PM2.77m
10:32AM2.76m
11:27PM2.82m
11:54AM2.80m
00:39AM2.98m
Low Tide
00:09AM0.38m
12:39PM0.24m
00:56AM0.54m
1:29PM0.41m
1:50AM0.73m
2:28PM0.60m
2:57AM0.91m
3:39PM0.76m
4:19AM1.01m
4:59PM0.81m
5:43AM0.96m
6:14PM0.75m
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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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