Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 14 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 14 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 14 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with 661 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 14 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 15s 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 Wednesday (Oct 14) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 10s. 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM. 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+)10AM (Wed 14th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Wed 14th Oct)4ft (1.2m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 18th Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Wave
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14
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SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
623
479
412
346
297
228
306
358
442
487
448
581
653
636
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418
350
346
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341
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
10
WNW
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NNW
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WNW
10
WNW
5
W
10
SSW
10
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5
SE
10
SSW
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WSW
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SW
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WSW
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SW
10
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Wind State
glassy
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High Tide
5:32AM3.31m
6:00PM3.14m
6:08AM3.15m
6:38PM2.97m
6:45AM2.96m
7:19PM2.78m
7:27AM2.76m
8:06PM2.61m
8:15AM2.58m
9:04PM2.48m
9:17AM2.44m
10:15PM2.44m
10:33AM2.39m
11:26PM2.52m
Low Tide
11:47AM0.31m
00:01AM0.62m
12:24PM0.47m
00:39AM0.79m
1:03PM0.65m
1:20AM0.98m
1:48PM0.85m
2:10AM1.16m
2:42PM1.02m
3:13AM1.30m
3:47PM1.13m
4:30AM1.34m
4:59PM1.15m
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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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