Punta Ballena Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 21 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
28.1°C
3.4° 

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


Punta Ballena surf forecast from 21 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 22 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 452 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 22 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period with WSW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Ballena this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballena in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 22) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 22nd Oct)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Thu 22nd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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High Tide
11:55AM2.06m
00:30AM2.28m
12:52PM2.20m
1:15AM2.46m
1:39PM2.38m
1:55AM2.64m
2:21PM2.56m
2:33AM2.81m
3:02PM2.73m
3:12AM2.94m
3:42PM2.86m
3:52AM3.02m
4:24PM2.93m
Low Tide
6:06PM0.91m
6:48AM0.89m
6:57PM0.80m
7:33AM0.69m
7:41PM0.66m
8:13AM0.47m
8:23PM0.52m
8:51AM0.27m
9:03PM0.39m
9:30AM0.11m
9:44PM0.29m
10:10AM0.01m
10:27PM0.24m
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Information about the Punta Ballena Surf forecast

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