10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Punta Sal, Tumbes, Peru
Punta Sal is Peru's northernmost surf destination, offering warm tropical waters near the Ecuador border. The mellow left point is perfect for beginners and longboarders seeking a tropical experience without the cold Humboldt Current.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-07 with a score of 43/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 32/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 231° is 21° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.6m is 0.7m from ideal 1.3m.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
-7 points: Previous days of onshore wind left residual chop ("morning sickness"), reducing wave quality.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.6m), or wind (17 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 10s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Marginal size: 0.7m is 0.6m from ideal 1.3m.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 13s period
Marginal size: 0.9m is 0.4m from ideal 1.3m.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 262° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.9m), or wind (16 km/h from 262°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 14s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 230° is 20° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 244° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.9m), or wind (18 km/h from 244°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.9m (3.0ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 229° is 19° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 1.0m is 0.3m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 18 km/h from 235° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (229°), size (1.0m), or wind (18 km/h from 235°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
1.0m (3.3ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
Moderate alignment: Swell from 227° is 17° off optimal 210°, workable but not ideal.
Marginal size: 0.8m is 0.5m from ideal 1.3m.
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 283° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 13s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 252° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 252°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 15s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 19 km/h from 214° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.7m), or wind (19 km/h from 214°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 15s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 283°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 14s period
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 17 km/h from 259° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-150°.
Poor conditions at Punta Sal. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.8m), or wind (17 km/h from 259°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 16s period
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