Pela Pela surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 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 1.5°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 Wednesday (May 06) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. 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+) 1AM (Wed 6th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 32mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
1
3
1
0
2
0
0
1
0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
108
169
287
299
178
203
248
153
140
138
157
326
288
600
318
306
302
201
273
176
171
Wind (km/h)
10
W
10
SE
10
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
10
S
10
W
0
NNW
10
S
10
WSW
10
SE
15
S
10
WSW
5
SSE
5
S
10
WSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSE
20
S
on
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
High Tide
5:58PM3.05m
6:32AM2.91m
6:36PM2.91m
7:12AM2.79m
7:16PM2.77m
7:57AM2.69m
8:02PM2.64m
8:48AM2.62m
8:56PM2.53m
9:45AM2.62m
10:01PM2.49m
10:45AM2.69m
11:10PM2.53m
11:43AM2.84m
Low Tide
00:16AM0.52m
12:32PM0.86m
00:55AM0.66m
1:13PM1.01m
1:37AM0.80m
2:00PM1.14m
2:24AM0.93m
2:56PM1.22m
3:19AM1.03m
4:02PM1.23m
4:19AM1.06m
5:08PM1.13m
5:21AM1.02m
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5:56
5:56
5:56
5:56
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
6:16
4
18
1
8
1
7
2
1
5
14
1
Temp °C
28
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
26
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
27
27
32
32
31
30
32
31
30
31
31
31
31
29
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
31
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
17
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
Energy kJ
54
169
287
299
178
203
248
153
140
138
124
326
288
600
318
306
302
201
273
176
171
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.2
W
4
0.1
W
11
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
SW
22
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
5
0.2
WNW
4
Energy kJ
75
2
2
1
2
2
18
3
60
81
11
12
83
6
69
69
45
43
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
22
0.1
SW
19
0.1
W
8
0.1
SW
21
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
108
3
2
2
18
18
15
1
18
157
97
11
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
5
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
1
3
1
1
1
2
2
4
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
439
0
36
421
0
36
374
0
36
421
0
36
386
0
5
374
0
39
373
0
36
Best forecast wave conditions in Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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