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Punta Sal surfForecast / Piura / Peru
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Punta Sal surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Sal sea temperature is
24.8° C
(Which is 3.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Sal this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Sal over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Sal in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 12th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Wed 13th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Sal over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | |
66 | 72 | 124 | 144 | 167 | 85 | 123 | 162 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 55 | 72 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 43 | 29 | 48 | 49 | 89 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | |
High Tide | 12:08PM1.22m | 00:44AM1.10m | 12:56PM1.30m | 1:37AM1.21m | 1:42PM1.37m | 2:25AM1.31m | 2:28PM1.42m | 3:12AM1.40m | 3:14PM1.45m | 4:00AM1.46m | 4:01PM1.45m | 4:48AM1.49m | 4:49PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:39AM0.46m | 6:38PM0.39m | 6:38AM0.42m | 7:25PM0.27m | 7:33AM0.36m | 8:09PM0.15m | 8:24AM0.30m | 8:54PM0.05m | 9:13AM0.25m | 9:38PM-0.02m | 10:03AM0.21m | 10:24PM-0.06m | 10:53AM0.21m | 11:12PM-0.05m | |||||||
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 | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — |
 | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 25 |
30 | 26 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 25 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 24 | 28 | 23 | 24 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | NW 12 | SW 16 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 4 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 4 | SW 18 | NW 12 | SW 5 |
 kJ | 66 | 39 | 124 | 144 | 167 | 85 | 123 | 162 | 88 | 85 | 83 | 10 | 72 | 70 | 61 | 61 | 26 | 4 | 48 | 36 | 11 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 4 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 13 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | SW 4 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 4 | WNW 13 | SW 4 | WNW 13 | NW 13 | SW 12 | SW 4 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
| kJ | 45 | 72 | 7 | 36 | 37 | 43 | 11 | 14 | 7 | 35 | 21 | 55 | 1 | 18 | 6 | 34 | 43 | 24 | 3 | 49 | 89 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | SW 13 | NW 12 | WSW 4 | NW 18 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 16 | NW 12 | WSW 4 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WSW 4 | SW 17 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | SW 12 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 30 | 43 | 37 | 2 | 12 | 61 | 17 | 25 | 36 | 1 | 21 | 42 | 21 | 11 | 35 | 1 | 43 | 29 | 37 | 21 | 36 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — |
| kJ | — | 6 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 19 | — | — | 45 | — | — | 8 | — | — | 4 | — | — | 40 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 12 | 0 | 939 | 0 | 12 | 544 | 34 | 113 | 500 | 0 | 196 | 704 | 12 | 113 | 500 | 61 | 12 | 1010 | 113 | 196 | 1010 |
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Information about the Punta Sal Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Sal provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Sal can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Sal 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 Sal) 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 Sal 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 Sal is 28 km (17 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.
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