Pela Pela Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.57° N 77.51° W

Pela Pela Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 05 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Pela Pela sea temperature is
28.9°C
1.6° 

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 6 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 6 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period, SW swell with 696 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 6 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 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 Sunday (Sep 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.3m 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 06) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 6th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 25mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Period (s)
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16
1.3
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SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
0.9
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13
0.6
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18
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19
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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434
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
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WSW
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High Tide
10:10PM2.68m
10:37AM2.83m
11:35PM2.71m
12:00PM2.86m
00:52AM2.88m
1:13PM3.00m
1:54AM3.12m
2:13PM3.18m
2:46AM3.36m
3:05PM3.35m
3:31AM3.54m
3:50PM3.46m
Low Tide
4:18AM1.01m
5:10PM0.79m
5:44AM1.00m
6:28PM0.70m
7:01AM0.85m
7:33PM0.53m
8:04AM0.63m
8:27PM0.36m
8:56AM0.41m
9:15PM0.22m
9:42AM0.24m
9:57PM0.15m
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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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