Playa Pelada Surf Break

Lat Long: 9.96° N 85.68° W

Playa Pelada Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 5 pm 05 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Pelada sea temperature is
30.3° C
2.3° 

Playa Pelada surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Pelada surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 7 Aug, 9AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period, SSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 9 Aug, 6AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with 459 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 6 Aug, 3AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 14s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Pelada this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Pelada over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Aug 06) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Pelada in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 09) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Thursday (Aug 06) at 12PM.

Wave TypeTime (CST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 6th Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 7th Aug)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Most Powerful 6AM (Sun 9th Aug)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 58mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 30°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 30°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

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14
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13
0.6
SSW
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
7:16PM1.85m
7:43AM2.10m
8:11PM1.78m
8:39AM2.06m
9:15PM1.73m
9:45AM2.03m
10:29PM1.73m
10:57AM2.04m
11:44PM1.81m
12:07PM2.10m
00:51AM1.94m
1:11PM2.19m
1:50AM2.10m
Low Tide
1:19AM0.42m
2:09PM0.45m
2:13AM0.48m
3:11PM0.47m
3:18AM0.53m
4:21PM0.46m
4:32AM0.53m
5:32PM0.40m
5:46AM0.48m
6:38PM0.29m
6:55AM0.38m
7:35PM0.18m
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Temp °C
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Information about the Playa Pelada Surf forecast

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

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