Tribuga surfForecast / Pacific / Colombia

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Monday 04 May 2026 -05
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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
29.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

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 Monday (May 04) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tribuga in the next 16 days are 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7PM (Mon 4th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 24mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Fri night. Warm (max 29°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
0
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
63
62
90
124
108
132
193
299
191
167
167
155
140
138
157
135
224
600
322
261
258
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
15
WSW
5
SE
5
ESE
10
W
5
SSW
0
W
15
W
5
ESE
5
SSW
10
WSW
5
ENE
0
N
10
WNW
0
ESE
5
WSW
10
W
5
SE
5
WSW
15
W
5
SE
glassy
cross-on
off
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
5:22PM3.16m
5:54AM3.03m
5:58PM3.05m
6:32AM2.91m
6:36PM2.91m
7:12AM2.79m
7:16PM2.77m
7:57AM2.69m
8:02PM2.64m
8:48AM2.62m
8:56PM2.53m
9:45AM2.62m
10:01PM2.49m
Low Tide
11:17AM0.64m
11:39PM0.40m
11:53AM0.74m
00:16AM0.52m
12:32PM0.86m
00:55AM0.65m
1:13PM1.01m
1:37AM0.80m
2:00PM1.14m
2:24AM0.93m
2:56PM1.22m
3:19AM1.03m
4:02PM1.23m
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thunderstorm
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light rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
mod rain
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
thunderstorm
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5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
5:54
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
7
2
1
3
3
1
7
2
2
10
5
1
6
Temp °C
27
27
25
28
27
26
28
28
25
27
27
26
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
31
30
30
32
30
31
32
31
31
31
30
31
33
31
32
32
31
32
32
31
32
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
12
0.5
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
Energy kJ
63
62
90
124
39
132
193
299
191
167
167
155
140
138
103
135
224
600
322
261
258
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
W
11
0.4
SW
5
0.1
SW
21
0.1
SW
21
0.4
WSW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
Energy kJ
5
6
61
40
108
3
2
2
5
18
17
9
6
50
157
75
83
71
71
47
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WSW
5
0.2
WSW
5
0.4
SW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
SW
21
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
SW
20
0.2
WSW
4
Energy kJ
48
40
4
2
54
12
2
2
2
2
15
37
18
4
134
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
4
4
9
13
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
0
661
0
0
189
0
0
360
0
0
419
0
0
421
0
0
419
0
0
384
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Pacific Coast
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Colombia
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
9
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
9
4
4
4
9
8
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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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