Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 23 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
29.3°C
2.1° 

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 24 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 410 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 24 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 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 Thursday (Sep 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s. 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 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 24th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sat 26th Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 15s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sun 27th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 89mm), heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.4
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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346
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194
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Wind (km/h)
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WSW
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20
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10
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WNW
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High Tide
2:01AM2.85m
2:14PM2.87m
2:38AM3.08m
2:54PM3.06m
3:12AM3.29m
3:31PM3.22m
3:47AM3.46m
4:08PM3.34m
4:22AM3.57m
4:46PM3.41m
4:59AM3.61m
5:25PM3.41m
Low Tide
7:43PM0.85m
8:09AM0.88m
8:23PM0.69m
8:48AM0.65m
9:00PM0.53m
9:24AM0.44m
9:35PM0.40m
10:00AM0.26m
10:11PM0.31m
10:37AM0.14m
10:48PM0.27m
11:14AM0.09m
11:27PM0.29m
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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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