Pela Pela surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -05
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Pela Pela surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.4° C
(Which is 1.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Tuesday (Apr 28) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Tue 28th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 47mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 79mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.6
SW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
102
89
88
96
69
44
45
44
40
24
23
23
27
66
40
76
104
52
63
87
127
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
10
WNW
0
ENE
15
S
10
SSW
15
SE
15
S
10
SW
5
SE
10
SW
15
WSW
5
S
10
S
15
W
5
SSW
15
S
15
W
5
ESE
5
NNE
15
NW
5
NNE
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
cross
on
cross
cross
on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
1:39PM3.11m
2:08AM2.96m
2:23PM3.20m
2:51AM3.06m
3:01PM3.26m
3:30AM3.13m
3:37PM3.29m
4:06AM3.17m
4:12PM3.28m
4:42AM3.16m
4:47PM3.24m
5:17AM3.12m
5:22PM3.16m
Low Tide
7:57PM0.63m
8:09AM0.70m
8:39PM0.49m
8:51AM0.64m
9:17PM0.39m
9:29AM0.60m
9:53PM0.32m
10:05AM0.57m
10:28PM0.30m
10:41AM0.59m
11:03PM0.33m
11:17AM0.64m
11:39PM0.40m
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
1
19
5
10
3
9
1
17
5
9
19
14
4
10
4
Temp °C
28
28
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
26
26
27
26
27
27
27
31
30
31
28
30
30
29
31
32
30
31
33
30
31
30
28
30
31
31
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
5
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.5
SW
15
0.8
WSW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
16
Energy kJ
102
89
88
96
69
7
45
44
9
24
23
23
27
28
27
31
104
33
23
17
127
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
12
0.2
WNW
5
0.1
NW
4
0.4
NW
6
0.4
NW
5
0.3
NW
4
0.3
NW
4
0.4
SW
12
0.3
NW
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
3
0.2
SSW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.1
W
13
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WNW
5
Energy kJ
16
3
2
1
9
7
3
3
40
3
23
1
14
66
40
76
3
52
63
87
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
15
0.2
SSW
4
0.4
SW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
SW
4
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
SSW
12
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
5
0.4
WNW
5
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
6
4
3
17
2
44
25
2
3
21
1
19
14
14
20
14
13
49
5
9
61
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WNW
4
0.8
SW
6
Energy kJ
4
2
43
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
0
374
0
74
351
69
36
421
9
373
487
74
373
487
9
36
487
0
0
9
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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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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