Tribuga Surf Break

Lat Long: 5.79° N 77.26° W

Tribuga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 pm 31 Aug 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tribuga sea temperature is
28.8°C
1.3° 

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


Tribuga surf forecast from 31 Aug 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 3 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 5 Sep, 1PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 16s period, SW swell with 886 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 1 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 13s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tribuga this week:

The surf forecast for Tribuga over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tribuga in the next 16 days are 1.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 05) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 1st Sep)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 3rd Sep)2.5ft (0.7m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 5th Sep)4.5ft (1.3m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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13
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0.8
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13
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.7
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
1.1
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17
1.1
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16
1.3
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16
1.3
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16
1.3
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
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14
1.1
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14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
345
290
242
187
178
175
144
150
169
133
196
418
437
760
667
803
886
705
598
520
453
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
5
ESE
10
WSW
5
SE
0
S
15
WSW
5
SE
5
SW
15
W
5
E
0
W
15
W
5
W
5
SSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
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WSW
10
W
5
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
5:48PM3.29m
6:05AM3.48m
6:27PM3.22m
6:43AM3.40m
7:09PM3.10m
7:26AM3.27m
7:58PM2.95m
8:17AM3.10m
8:57PM2.79m
9:20AM2.93m
10:10PM2.68m
10:37AM2.83m
11:35PM2.71m
Low Tide
11:42AM0.30m
11:52PM0.35m
12:19PM0.31m
00:29AM0.43m
1:00PM0.38m
1:11AM0.56m
1:46PM0.50m
2:00AM0.73m
2:42PM0.64m
3:01AM0.90m
3:51PM0.77m
4:18AM1.01m
5:10PM0.79m
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 mm
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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Information about the Tribuga Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tribuga provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tribuga can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tribuga 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 (Tribuga) 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 Tribuga 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.

Tribuga is 72 km (45 miles) from Quibdo. If you plan a holiday in Pacific Coast, look for hotels and other accommodation in Quibdo. Quibdo has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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