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Pirights surfForecast / Somalia / Somalia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 EATForecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.0° 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 Thursday (May 21) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.7m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. 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 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (EAT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Thu 21st May) | 5.5ft (1.7m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Fri 22nd May) | 8ft (2.4m) 8s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Tue 26th May) | 10ft (3.0m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Pirights over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Winds decreasing (fresh winds from the SSE on Thu morning, calm by Thu night). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Winds increasing (light winds from the SE on Sun afternoon, strong winds from the SSW by Mon afternoon). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 20 | Thursday 21 | Friday 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | |
798 | 612 | 702 | 397 | 534 | 670 | 555 | 428 | 574 | 896 | 844 | 1204 | 844 | 926 | 812 | 721 | 784 | 589 | 629 | 1016 | 933 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | |
High Tide | 6:45PM1.29m | 7:16PM1.16m | 7:30PM1.01m | 2:06PM0.94m | 1:58PM1.01m | 2:06PM1.09m | 3:53AM0.58m | 2:19PM1.15m | |||||||||||||
Low Tide | 3:40AM0.10m | 4:20AM0.21m | 4:52AM0.32m | 5:17AM0.42m | 5:33AM0.51m | 10:45PM0.52m | 5:26AM0.58m | 10:45PM0.39m | |||||||||||||
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 | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — | 5:11 | — | — |
 | — | 5:50 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:51 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
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Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 27 |
31 | 29 | 29 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SE 15 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SE 12 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SSE 9 | SE 10 | S 15 | — | S 21 | SE 19 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 | SE 16 | SE 15 | SSE 18 | SSE 18 |
 kJ | 468 | 34 | 479 | 397 | 142 | 363 | 346 | 94 | 42 | 490 | 15 | 4 | — | 8 | 15 | 31 | 60 | 41 | 37 | 32 | 174 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 16 | SE 14 | ESE 13 | ESE 12 | S 14 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 16 | SSE 15 | SE 15 | S 14 | — | — | S 20 | — | ESE 10 | ESE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 9 | — |
| kJ | 10 | 32 | 69 | 103 | 4 | 128 | 92 | 10 | 21 | 9 | 4 | — | — | 8 | — | 9 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 18 | S 16 | — | S 14 | S 19 | SE 18 | SE 17 | S 13 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 16 | — | — |
| kJ | 6 | 5 | — | 16 | 7 | 13 | 11 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 26 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | — | SSE 9 | S 9 | S 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | S 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 |
| kJ | 798 | 612 | 702 | — | 534 | 670 | 555 | 428 | 574 | 896 | 844 | 1204 | 844 | 926 | 812 | 721 | 784 | 589 | 629 | 1016 | 933 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1732 | 1732 | 1747 | 0 | 1747 | 1747 | 1389 | 1732 | 1389 | 1389 | 1389 | 1762 | 1762 | 1762 | 0 | 1386 | 1762 | 3485 | 1386 | 1389 | 1750 |
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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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