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Punta Gallina surfForecast / Caribbean / Colombia
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 10 Oct 2025 -05
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Gallina this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Gallina over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 11) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Gallina in the next 12 days are 0.6m 12s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 11) 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 0.7m 7s period and expected on Monday (Oct 13) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sat 11th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Sat 11th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 11th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Gallina over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 51mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 28°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 17 | 15 | 13 | 12 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 9 |
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 kJ (?) | 28 | 57 | 113 | 39 | 19 | 30 | 69 | 67 | 46 | 13 | 56 | 3 | 3 | 53 | 54 | 8 | 50 | 50 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off |
High Tide / height (m) | 2:04PM 0.36 | 3:14PM 0.36 | 4:21PM 0.35 | 7:40AM 0.11 | 5:20PM 0.34 | 7:52AM 0.13 | 6:14PM 0.32 | 8:13AM 0.15 | 7:00PM 0.30 | 8:35AM 0.18 | 7:41PM 0.28 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 11:00PM -0.01 | 12:01AM -0.02 | 12:52AM -0.02 | 8:39AM 0.10 | 1:34AM -0.00 | 10:14AM 0.12 | 2:08AM 0.02 | 11:40AM 0.13 | 2:34AM 0.05 | 1:01PM 0.14 | 2:51AM 0.08 | ||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - | 5:35 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:30 | - | - | 5:29 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:28 | - | - | 5:27 | - |
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Rain (mm) | 2 | 3 | 9 | 4 | 6 | 18 | 4 | - | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | 5 | 4 | - | 15 | 4 | 1 | 10 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Feels °C (?) | 32 | 31 | 33 | 31 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 30 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Caribbean
Wind reports 169 km away suggest it is still onshore at Punta Gallina (light winds from the NNW.(Wind varies from 300 to 030 degs) at Riohacha/Almirante Padilla Airport). 0.4m 4s local chop from the ENE with a 0.2m 8s swell from the NE and a 0.1m 14s groundswell, also from the NE. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Punta Gallina Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Gallina provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Gallina can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Gallina 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 Gallina) 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 Gallina 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 Gallina is 133 km (83 miles) from the city of Maicao. If you plan a holiday in Caribbean Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Maicao. Maicao has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.
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