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Punta Sal

Tumbes, Peru

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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.

10-Day Forecast

Today5

Poor

0.7mSW@12s

17km/h

0.7m@12s

17km/h

Thu6

Poor

0.9mSW@14s

17km/h

0.9m@14s

17km/h

Fri7

Fair

0.9mSW@15s

17km/h

0.9m@15s

17km/h

Sat8

Poor

1.0mSW@15s

22km/h

1.0m@15s

22km/h

Sun9

Poor

0.8mSW@13s

16km/h

0.8m@13s

16km/h

Mon10

Poor

0.8mSW@14s

17km/h

0.8m@14s

17km/h

Tue11

Poor

0.8mSW@15s

16km/h

0.8m@15s

16km/h

Wed12

Poor

0.7mSW@14s

19km/h

0.7m@14s

19km/h

Thu13

Poor

0.7mSW@17s

14km/h

0.7m@17s

14km/h

Fri14

Poor

1.3mSW@17s

17km/h

1.3m@17s

17km/h

Choppy 5+ days out, less certain

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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 5 km/h · PM 23 km/h

Swell

0.7m

SW(228°)

Score: 9/25

Period

12s

Medium period swell

Score: 14/25

Wind

17km/h

W(261°)

Score: 0/25

Weather

27°C

0.0mm58%

First light 6:01amSunrise 6:31amSunset 6:28pmLast light 6:58pm

Windswell0.3m@2sSecondary0.1mConfidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 9:07am–1:20pm · droppingStrike window: 2:30–6:58pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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2m1.0

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swell

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6g10

3g12

26g45

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20g37

6g11

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1g2

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22g52

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3g16

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4g20

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25g49

24g49

tidem

1:12am0.4m

7:30am1.7m

1:55pm0.4m

8:08pm1.5m

2:06am0.5m

8:20am1.6m

2:53pm0.4m

9:13pm1.4m

3:05am0.6m

9:20am1.5m

4:00pm0.4m

4:30am0.7m

10:43am1.5m

5:20pm0.4m

6:03am0.7m

11:57am1.5m

6:34pm0.3m

1:08am1.6m

7:16am0.5m

1:08pm1.6m

7:37pm0.1m

2:06am1.7m

8:15am0.4m

2:08pm1.7m

8:32pm0.1m

2:58am1.9m

9:06am0.3m

3:04pm1.8m

9:19pm0.0m

3:45am2.0m

9:52am0.2m

3:53pm1.9m

10:05pm0.0m

4:25am2.1m

10:37am0.2m

4:37pm1.9m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:12 am

Low tide - 0.41m

7:30 am

High tide - 1.70m

1:55 pm

Low tide - 0.36m

8:08 pm

High tide - 1.49m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction14/25

Swell Size9/25

Swell Period14/25

Wind0/25

Raw Score37/100

Adjustments

Wind History-4

🌊💨 Windswell-3

🌊 Tide+1

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-10

Adjusted Score16/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score16

🌊 Partly in the tide window

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: SSW (210°)
Direction range: 190° - 240°
Size range: 0.6m - 2m
Ideal size: 1.6m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ESE (110°)
Offshore range: 70° - 150°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: all
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Beach resort area. Easy access.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Punta Sal?

Punta Sal works best on a mid tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Punta Sal?

Offshore wind at Punta Sal blows from the ESE (110°). Anything in the 70° to 150° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Punta Sal?

Punta Sal wants SSW swell (190° to 240°) between 0.6m and 2m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Punta Sal?

The main season at Punta Sal is Mar-Oct. A secondary window runs Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb. Year-round. Warmest water in Peru. Near Ecuador border.

How do I get to Punta Sal?

Fly into TBP, then allow about 60 minutes by road. Beach resort area. Easy access.

What kind of wave is Punta Sal?

Punta Sal is a point break, a left-hander. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Mar-Oct

Secondary: Nov, Dec, Jan, Feb

Year-round. Warmest water in Peru. Near Ecuador border.

Getting There

Airport

TBP

Drive time

60 min

Data quality

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