
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Ballenas surf forecast from 22 Jul 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 24 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 28 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 464 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 22 Jul, 4AM (local time) - 1ft (0.3m), 18s period with WNW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Ballenas this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Ballenas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jul 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballenas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 28) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 22nd Jul) | 1ft (0.3m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 24th Jul) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Tue 28th Jul) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballenas over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 29°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Tue 21 | Wednesday 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WNW 19 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WNW 17 | SW 11 | SW 24 | WNW 16 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
98 | 69 | 90 | 242 | 59 | 57 | 87 | 52 | 162 | 117 | 133 | 133 | 159 | 143 | 173 | 146 | 140 | 252 | 395 | 464 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | on | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 9:40PM1.34m | 9:47AM1.43m | 10:47PM1.28m | 10:44AM1.34m | 11:58PM1.26m | 11:48AM1.30m | 1:05AM1.29m | 12:51PM1.29m | 2:01AM1.34m | 1:46PM1.33m | 2:47AM1.41m | 2:33PM1.39m | 3:27AM1.50m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:32AM0.61m | 4:22PM0.49m | 4:35AM0.70m | 5:23PM0.51m | 5:47AM0.74m | 6:27PM0.49m | 6:58AM0.73m | 7:26PM0.44m | 7:58AM0.68m | 8:15PM0.38m | 8:46AM0.62m | 8:58PM0.31m | ||||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | 6:31 | — | — | |
6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Feels °C | 27 | 25 | 28 | 23 | 22 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 28 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 23 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | SW 6 | WSW 12 | WNW 18 | SW 5 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | SW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 |
98 | 31 | 90 | 64 | 16 | 57 | 41 | 40 | 60 | 34 | 61 | 133 | 159 | 143 | 173 | 146 | 140 | 252 | 395 | 464 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 19 | WSW 12 | WNW 18 | NW 8 | SW 11 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | SW 4 | SW 21 | WNW 16 | SW 19 | SW 11 | WNW 15 | SW 4 | WNW 14 | SW 19 | SW 5 | WSW 13 | SW 10 | WNW 13 |
73 | 56 | 65 | 3 | 42 | 55 | 53 | 4 | 162 | 48 | 133 | 30 | 43 | 4 | 41 | 96 | 14 | 99 | 16 | 17 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 8 | WNW 19 | NW 9 | SW 19 | WNW 17 | SW 26 | SW 24 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 21 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 11 | WNW 14 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 19 | SW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 9 |
1 | 69 | 3 | 14 | 59 | 25 | 87 | 52 | 50 | 117 | 47 | 46 | 29 | 41 | 12 | 19 | 94 | 16 | 17 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | — | — | SW 11 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | W 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 |
50 | — | — | 242 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 7 | — | — | 24 | — | — | 3 | 3 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1003 | 0 | 4 | 932 | 15 | 0 | 697 | 23 | 114 | 207 | 0 | 17 | 537 | 0 | 0 | 1003 | 15 | 46 | 537 | 0 |
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Information about the Punta Ballenas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Ballenas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Ballenas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Ballenas 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 Ballenas) 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 Ballenas 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.
Punta Ballenas is 17 km (11 miles) from Cabo Blanco. If you plan a holiday in Piura, look for hotels and other accommodation in Cabo Blanco. Cabo Blanco has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










