Pela Pela surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 17 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
29.2° C
(Which is 1.3°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 Monday (May 18) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m 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 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 1PM. 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+) 4AM (Mon 18th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 24th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 22mm), heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 81mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
1
1
2
0
2
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
208
183
138
136
96
150
54
203
161
113
251
139
147
176
134
130
121
119
90
87
112
Wind (km/h)
15
S
10
SSE
10
S
10
WNW
0
NNE
5
WSW
10
WNW
5
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
5
S
5
S
10
WSW
0
N
5
SSW
10
WNW
5
W
5
SW
cross
cross-off
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
on
cross
on
glassy
cross
cross
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:29AM3.51m
4:42PM3.68m
5:19AM3.53m
5:33PM3.60m
6:11AM3.48m
6:25PM3.45m
7:05AM3.37m
7:20PM3.26m
8:02AM3.25m
8:20PM3.05m
9:03AM3.13m
9:26PM2.87m
10:07AM3.04m
Low Tide
10:13PM-0.09m
10:32AM0.24m
11:02PM-0.10m
11:23AM0.26m
11:52PM-0.03m
12:16PM0.36m
00:44AM0.11m
1:13PM0.51m
1:39AM0.30m
2:14PM0.67m
2:38AM0.51m
3:20PM0.80m
3:41AM0.69m
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part cloud
thunderstorm
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part cloud
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rain showers
clear
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rain showers
thunderstorm
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:16
6:16
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
6:17
5
6
9
2
25
54
2
10
5
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
28
28
27
28
28
28
23
26
26
27
28
27
28
28
28
28
30
31
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
31
33
26
30
29
31
31
32
32
32
32
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
Energy kJ
208
183
138
136
80
150
50
203
161
113
251
139
147
176
134
130
121
119
90
87
61
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
19
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
14
8
9
67
96
50
54
36
19
93
53
50
46
30
6
6
6
4
44
3
112
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
12
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
SW
18
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
10
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
4
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
19
0.2
WSW
5
Energy kJ
3
50
50
6
4
2
49
2
2
2
3
3
3
17
16
15
15
3
57
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
5
Energy kJ
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
421
0
36
51
0
0
351
0
36
374
36
351
0
36
5
373
0
0
655
0
51
Best forecast wave conditions in Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
6
5
7
5
5
5
4
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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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