Surf Forecasts:
Pico de Loro surf forecast from 12 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 14 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 15 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 920 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 12 Aug, 7PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pico de Loro this week:
The surf forecast for Pico de Loro over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Aug 12) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Pico de Loro in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 15) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Wed 12th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 14th Aug) | 2ft (0.6m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 15th Aug) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pico de Loro over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 40mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 193mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 12 | Thursday 13 | Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
127 | 163 | 136 | 76 | 72 | 137 | 515 | 602 | 871 | 920 | 897 | 783 | 606 | 528 | 528 | 361 | 350 | 355 | 313 | 336 | 406 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | glassy | cross | on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 3:16PM3.41m | 3:51AM3.52m | 4:06PM3.52m | 4:37AM3.66m | 4:53PM3.56m | 5:20AM3.71m | 5:37PM3.51m | 6:01AM3.65m | 6:20PM3.39m | 6:41AM3.51m | 7:02PM3.21m | 7:21AM3.31m | 7:45PM2.99m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:32PM0.11m | 9:58AM0.29m | 10:19PM0.02m | 10:45AM0.19m | 11:03PM0.02m | 11:30AM0.16m | 11:45PM0.10m | 12:13PM0.22m | 00:26AM0.26m | 12:54PM0.34m | 1:06AM0.47m | 1:36PM0.51m | 1:47AM0.70m | ||||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | |
mm | 22 | — | 1 | — | — | 6 | — | — | 11 | 5 | 2 | 27 | 4 | 8 | 115 | 29 | 3 | — | — | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 6 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 |
109 | 30 | 136 | 76 | 11 | 118 | 515 | 602 | 871 | 920 | 897 | 783 | 606 | 528 | 528 | 361 | 350 | 355 | 313 | 336 | 406 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | — | WSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | WSW 6 | W 6 |
127 | 163 | 24 | 52 | 72 | 11 | 59 | 19 | 58 | — | 16 | 33 | 33 | 49 | 65 | 80 | 60 | 42 | 31 | 26 | 16 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 6 | SW 12 | SW 20 | — | SW 11 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | — | — |
17 | 84 | 52 | 11 | 51 | 137 | — | 19 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 13 | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 351 | 439 | 0 | 37 | 373 | 0 | 37 | 351 | 37 | 372 | 372 | 37 | 0 | 347 | 0 | 37 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 8 |
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Information about the Pico de Loro Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Pico de Loro provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pico de Loro can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pico de Loro 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 (Pico de Loro) 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 Pico de Loro 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.
Pico de Loro 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.











