Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 18 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.4°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 19 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 21 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 18s period, SW swell with 304 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 19 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 (Sep 19) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 21) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 19th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 19th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 21st Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 52mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
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13
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12
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Energy kJ
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138
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132
93
236
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201
249
304
165
264
257
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245
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136
169
132
114
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSE
15
S
15
WSW
5
ESE
10
SSW
10
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0
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15
SW
10
W
5
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10
SSW
15
WSW
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15
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15
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15
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15
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High Tide
8:38PM2.55m
8:52AM2.58m
9:42PM2.39m
9:59AM2.45m
11:03PM2.34m
11:20AM2.42m
00:20AM2.44m
12:34PM2.51m
1:17AM2.62m
1:29PM2.68m
2:01AM2.85m
2:14PM2.87m
2:38AM3.08m
Low Tide
2:41AM1.16m
3:22PM1.06m
3:47AM1.31m
4:36PM1.15m
5:10AM1.36m
5:53PM1.13m
6:26AM1.27m
6:55PM1.01m
7:24AM1.10m
7:43PM0.85m
8:09AM0.88m
8:23PM0.69m
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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.

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