Pirights surfForecast / Somalia / Somalia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Monday 18 May 2026 EAT
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Pirights surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Pirights sea temperature is
28.3° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Pirights this week:

The surf forecast for Pirights over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 20) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.5m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 1.9m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Pirights in the next 16 days are 3.0m 9s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (EAT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Best Surf 6AM (Wed 20th May)8ft (2.5m) 8s
Most Powerful 9PM (Sat 23rd May)10ft (3.0m) 9s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Mon night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the S on Mon afternoon, light winds from the SW by Tue night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (calm on Fri morning, strong winds from the S by Sat night).

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
3
0
0
3
0
1
3
0
0
4
1
2
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
2.4
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
2.4
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
2.5
S
9
2.3
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
2.3
S
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
2.2
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
468
726
492
797
627
450
779
612
422
934
655
394
733
475
510
784
1530
1345
813
898
915
Wind (km/h)
25
SSW
35
S
25
SSW
15
SW
25
SSE
25
S
20
S
20
SE
20
S
10
S
25
S
25
S
5
NE
25
S
25
SSW
25
SSW
30
SSE
45
S
30
S
50
S
40
SW
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
5:31PM1.46m
6:09PM1.40m
6:45PM1.29m
7:16PM1.16m
7:30PM1.01m
2:06PM0.94m
1:58PM1.01m
Low Tide
2:10AM-0.07m
2:56AM0.00m
3:40AM0.10m
4:20AM0.21m
4:52AM0.32m
5:17AM0.42m
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
5:11
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:50
5:50
5:50
5:51
5:51
5:51
5:51
Temp °C
29
27
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
29
27
27
29
28
28
29
26
30
31
29
28
31
30
30
31
29
31
33
30
28
28
27
26
27
24
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SE
17
0.2
S
16
0.1
SE
15
1.7
SSE
8
0.2
S
13
0.1
SE
17
1.8
SSE
8
0.3
SE
15
0.5
SE
13
1.7
SSE
9
0.8
SE
12
0.7
SE
11
1.8
SSE
8
0.4
ESE
11
0.1
SE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
21
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSE
19
Energy kJ
11
20
9
422
14
11
457
34
87
442
169
126
450
47
9
9
17
9
7
36
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
16
0.2
S
15
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
15
0.1
S
17
0.1
SE
16
0.3
SE
14
0.2
S
15
0.6
ESE
12
0.1
S
14
0.1
SE
18
0.5
SE
11
0.1
SE
16
0.2
SSE
15
0.1
SE
15
0.2
S
13
Energy kJ
6
11
17
4
9
6
10
32
17
103
4
13
60
10
22
9
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
16
0.1
SE
16
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
17
0.1
S
18
0.1
S
16
0.2
S
14
0.1
S
19
0.1
S
13
0.1
SE
17
0.1
S
13
Energy kJ
5
10
6
6
6
6
5
16
7
3
11
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.8
SSE
8
2.4
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
2.4
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
2.4
S
8
2.2
SSE
8
1.7
SSE
8
2.5
S
9
2.3
SSE
8
1.8
SSE
8
2.3
S
8
1.9
SSE
8
1.9
SSE
8
2.2
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
3
SSE
9
2.2
SSE
9
2.4
SSE
9
2.5
SSE
8
Energy kJ
468
726
492
797
627
450
779
612
422
934
655
394
733
475
510
784
1530
1345
813
898
915
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
4
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
Distance (km)
1386
1389
1762
1353
1732
1760
1732
1732
1723
1744
1744
1723
0
1762
1386
1386
1762
2546
1389
1762
1762
Best forecast wave conditions in Somalia
Rating
(10 max)
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Somalia
Rating
(10 max)
4
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 Pirights Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Pirights provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Pirights can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Pirights 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 (Pirights) 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 Pirights 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.

Pirights is 180 km (112 miles) from the city of Qandala. If you plan a holiday in Somalia, look for hotels and other accommodation in Qandala. Qandala has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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