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Tribuga surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 13 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Tribuga surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tribuga sea temperature is
28.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Thursday (May 14) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tribuga in the next 16 days are 0.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Thu 14th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tribuga over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 85mm), heaviest during Thu morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | Tuesday 19 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | |
132 | 306 | 258 | 301 | 331 | 221 | 238 | 224 | 212 | 140 | 138 | 167 | 164 | 144 | 114 | 83 | 96 | 108 | 78 | 161 | 161 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 1:10AM2.86m | 1:27PM3.25m | 2:02AM3.07m | 2:16PM3.44m | 2:52AM3.26m | 3:04PM3.59m | 3:40AM3.42m | 3:53PM3.68m | 4:29AM3.51m | 4:42PM3.68m | 5:19AM3.53m | 5:33PM3.60m | 6:11AM3.48m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:02PM0.69m | 7:12AM0.75m | 7:51PM0.43m | 8:03AM0.57m | 8:39PM0.20m | 8:52AM0.41m | 9:26PM0.02m | 9:42AM0.29m | 10:13PM-0.09m | 10:32AM0.24m | 11:02PM-0.10m | 11:23AM0.26m | 11:52PM-0.03m | 12:16PM0.36m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | 6:16 |
2 | 30 | 30 | — | 6 | 3 | — | 11 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | 3 | — | 11 | 2 | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 26 |
32 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
 kJ | 132 | 306 | 258 | 301 | 331 | 221 | 238 | 224 | 212 | 140 | 138 | 167 | 164 | 144 | 114 | 83 | 82 | 72 | 37 | 161 | 161 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | NW 5 | WNW 4 | — | WNW 5 | SSW 4 | WSW 4 | W 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 16 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 12 | SW 5 |
| kJ | 85 | 7 | 2 | — | 5 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 25 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 68 | 96 | 108 | 78 | 36 | 6 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | — | — | — | — | NW 4 | — | NW 5 | NW 4 | SW 21 | NW 5 | NW 4 | SW 20 | SSW 18 | SW 18 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 11 |
| kJ | 3 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 15 | 31 | 50 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 386 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 384 | 0 | 0 |
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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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