Punta Gallina Surf Break

Lat Long: 12.45° N 71.69° W

Punta Gallina Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 06 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Gallina sea temperature is
27.3° C
0.0° 

Punta Gallina surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Gallina surf forecast from 6 Aug 2026:

  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 11 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 8ft (2.5m), 8s period, ENE swell with 769 kJ wave energy.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Gallina this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Gallina in the next 16 days are 2.5m 8s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 11) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 2.5m 7s period and expected on Monday (Aug 10) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful10PM (Tue 11th Aug)8ft (2.5m) 8s

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


Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Mainly strong winds.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly near gales.

Thursday
6
Friday
7
Saturday
8
Sunday
9
Monday
10
Tuesday
11
Wednesday
12
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2.1
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
1.8
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
1.9
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
7
2.5
ENE
8
2.2
ENE
7
2.2
ENE
7
2.4
ENE
7
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
362
0
0
299
475
0
0
0
0
657
694
0
489
627
Wind (km/h)
40
E
40
ENE
40
E
45
E
45
ENE
45
E
40
E
45
ENE
45
E
40
E
40
ENE
45
ENE
40
E
35
ENE
45
E
45
E
50
ENE
45
E
45
E
40
ENE
45
E
Wind State
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
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
5:33AM0.08m
6:21PM0.35m
6:55AM0.06m
7:07PM0.37m
7:53AM0.05m
7:55PM0.40m
8:44AM0.05m
8:43PM0.41m
9:34AM0.06m
9:31PM0.41m
10:26AM0.08m
10:19PM0.40m
11:23AM0.11m
11:05PM0.37m
Low Tide
9:38AM0.05m
3:37AM0.04m
10:18AM0.04m
4:06AM0.02m
4:41AM0.01m
5:17AM0.01m
5:53AM0.02m
1:55PM0.06m
6:27AM0.04m
3:08PM0.09m
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5:33
5:33
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5:33
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6:10
6:09
6:09
6:09
6:08
6:08
6:07
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Temp °C
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
28
27
27
Feels °C
25
25
24
24
24
23
25
24
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25
25
25
27
26
25
26
23
24
26
25
24
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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 16 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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