Punta Ballena Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 21 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
26.7° C
2.5° 

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 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 19s period, W swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.5m), 20s period, W swell with 194 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 21 Aug, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period with SW 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 (Aug 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. 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 0.5m 20s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Monday (Aug 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 21st Aug)1.5ft (0.4m) 12s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Fri 28th Aug)1.5ft (0.5m) 20s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
21
Saturday
22
Sunday
23
Monday
24
Tuesday
25
Wednesday
26
Thursday
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0
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
20
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
124
55
100
71
44
72
86
127
121
109
104
100
94
56
42
40
32
62
81
102
131
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
10
WNW
15
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
W
15
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
10
W
10
WSW
Wind State
glassy
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cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
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cross
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cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:41AM2.17m
10:35PM2.01m
10:50AM2.08m
11:55PM1.99m
12:06PM2.08m
1:06AM2.08m
1:11PM2.16m
1:59AM2.23m
2:03PM2.29m
2:41AM2.40m
2:46PM2.44m
3:18AM2.57m
3:24PM2.57m
3:51AM2.72m
Low Tide
4:13PM0.88m
4:37AM1.11m
5:26PM0.92m
5:56AM1.13m
6:38PM0.87m
7:06AM1.05m
7:35PM0.76m
8:00AM0.93m
8:21PM0.62m
8:44AM0.78m
9:00PM0.49m
9:22AM0.63m
9:35PM0.39m
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Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
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27
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25
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Feels °C
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27
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27
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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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