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Punta Bombon surfForecast / Arequipa, Moquegua & Tacna / Peru
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Punta Bombon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Bombon sea temperature is
18.7° C
(Which is slightly cooler than normal)Punta Bombon surf forecast from 28 May 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 29 May, 7AM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 15s period, SW swell with 2,650 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 7PM (local time) - 7ft (2.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Bombon this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Bombon over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Bombon in the next 16 days are 2.5m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 29) at 7AM. 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+) | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Thu 28th May) | 7ft (2.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Fri 29th May) | 8ft (2.5m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Bombon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Thu morning, min 17°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Very mild (max 19°C on Sun morning, min 17°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 28 | Friday 29 | Saturday 30 | Sunday 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 | |
1542 | 1680 | 2337 | 2483 | 1914 | 1451 | 1643 | 1414 | 2054 | 1694 | 1317 | 1060 | 639 | 514 | 441 | 1367 | 1518 | 813 | 1347 | 2339 | 1326 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | cross-off | cross | cross | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | |
High Tide | 6:17AM0.94m | 6:11PM0.62m | 6:53AM0.98m | 6:56PM0.58m | 7:29AM1.00m | 7:39PM0.54m | 8:06AM1.01m | 8:22PM0.52m | 8:45AM1.01m | 9:05PM0.50m | 9:25AM1.00m | 9:50PM0.47m | 10:07AM0.99m | 10:37PM0.46m | |||||||
Low Tide | 12:50PM0.21m | 00:04AM0.10m | 1:37PM0.18m | 00:36AM0.11m | 2:20PM0.15m | 1:10AM0.12m | 3:03PM0.13m | 1:45AM0.13m | 3:46PM0.13m | 2:22AM0.14m | 4:32PM0.13m | 3:01AM0.16m | 5:19PM0.15m | 3:39AM0.19m | |||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | |
— | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | — | 5:19 | — | |
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Temp °C | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 17 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 |
18 | 18 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 | SW 15 |
1542 | 1680 | 2337 | 2483 | 1914 | 1451 | 1043 | 742 | 2054 | 1694 | 1317 | 1060 | 639 | 514 | 331 | 1367 | 1518 | 813 | 1347 | 2339 | 1326 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 18 | SW 25 | SW 24 | SW 22 | SW 21 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 9 | SSW 9 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | WSW 11 | SW 20 | SW 20 | S 6 | SW 18 |
— | 252 | 24 | 141 | 372 | 714 | 1643 | 1414 | 455 | 220 | 185 | 94 | 75 | 52 | 441 | 26 | 47 | 640 | 400 | 17 | 558 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | S 26 | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SSW 8 | W 15 | SW 22 | SW 10 | SSW 6 | NW 19 | SSW 6 |
— | 13 | — | — | — | — | — | 10 | — | — | — | 22 | 70 | 145 | 47 | 4 | 118 | 102 | 19 | 15 | 12 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 59 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 199 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 0 | 0 | 59 | 59 | 0 | 205 | 0 | 0 |
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Information about the Punta Bombon Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Bombon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Bombon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Bombon 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 Bombon) 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 Bombon 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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