Punta Ballena Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 25 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
27.4°C
3.0° 

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 25 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 25 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 13s period with WNW 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 Friday (Sep 25) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballena in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 25th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

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0.6
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Energy kJ
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408
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90
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144
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90
82
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Wind (km/h)
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SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
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SW
15
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5
WSW
10
SW
15
WNW
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WNW
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SW
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SSW
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SW
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SSW
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SSW
10
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High Tide
2:55PM2.58m
3:13AM2.80m
3:32PM2.73m
3:47AM2.93m
4:09PM2.83m
4:22AM3.01m
4:46PM2.88m
4:59AM3.02m
5:26PM2.88m
5:38AM2.97m
6:08PM2.81m
6:21AM2.86m
6:54PM2.69m
Low Tide
9:01PM0.44m
9:26AM0.36m
9:36PM0.33m
10:01AM0.22m
10:12PM0.26m
10:37AM0.12m
10:49PM0.24m
11:15AM0.09m
11:29PM0.27m
11:55AM0.12m
00:11AM0.36m
12:39PM0.22m
00:59AM0.50m
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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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