Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.5° C
2.0° 

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 22 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 24 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 18s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 19s period, SW swell with 450 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 22 Aug, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 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 Saturday (Aug 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 22nd Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 24th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 28th Aug)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 72mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 31mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Fri
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Saturday
22
Sunday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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SW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.5
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14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
19
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18
0.4
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18
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18
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17
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16
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15
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14
0.3
SW
18
0.4
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18
0.4
SW
15
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
169
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95
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89
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129
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113
111
175
129
91
121
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54
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50
109
76
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
10
SSE
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
SE
10
WSW
5
NW
10
S
10
SW
5
W
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S
15
WSW
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10
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10
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WSW
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Wind State
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High Tide
10:26PM2.40m
10:44AM2.52m
11:44PM2.35m
11:59AM2.51m
00:58AM2.43m
1:06PM2.60m
1:54AM2.60m
2:00PM2.74m
2:38AM2.80m
2:44PM2.91m
3:16AM3.00m
3:23PM3.06m
3:50AM3.19m
Low Tide
4:10PM1.03m
4:28AM1.27m
5:21PM1.09m
5:45AM1.31m
6:33PM1.05m
6:56AM1.24m
7:32PM0.92m
7:53AM1.10m
8:19PM0.77m
8:39AM0.93m
8:59PM0.61m
9:19AM0.75m
9:35PM0.48m
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 mm
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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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