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Lat Long: 5.79° N 77.26° W

Tribuga Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 am 23 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tribuga sea temperature is
29.0°C
1.8° 

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


Tribuga surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 362 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s 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 Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m 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 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Best Surf10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Fri 23rd Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 16mm), heaviest on Sat morning. Warm (max 29°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 155mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Saturday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
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SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
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15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
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0.6
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0.7
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13
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0.4
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19
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18
0.5
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18
0.6
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17
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16
0.6
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16
0.8
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17
0.6
SW
18
0.8
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16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
362
335
255
226
214
167
208
147
140
173
88
190
123
114
150
241
208
203
342
194
287
Wind (km/h)
5
WSW
15
W
5
ESE
5
W
10
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5
ESE
5
WSW
15
WNW
10
E
5
W
15
WNW
20
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5
SE
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NNW
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NNE
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WNW
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ENE
0
NE
10
W
10
E
Wind State
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High Tide
1:36PM2.80m
1:52AM3.11m
2:19PM3.01m
2:32AM3.32m
3:00PM3.20m
3:11AM3.50m
3:41PM3.35m
3:52AM3.61m
4:23PM3.45m
4:34AM3.65m
5:06PM3.47m
5:19AM3.61m
5:53PM3.42m
Low Tide
7:39PM0.79m
8:10AM0.58m
8:20PM0.62m
8:50AM0.34m
9:01PM0.46m
9:29AM0.14m
9:42PM0.33m
10:10AM0.01m
10:24PM0.27m
10:52AM-0.03m
11:08PM0.28m
11:37AM0.01m
11:56PM0.36m
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Temp °C
29
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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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