Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Reports
(Ecuador – Manabi)
| Name: | Punta Ballena |
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| Type: | point |
| Reliability: | inconsistent |
| Best Swell: NW | Offshore Wind: SE |
Punta Ballena in Manabi is an exposed point break that has inconsistent surf. Summer offers the optimum conditions for surfing. Offshore winds are from the southeast. Tends to receive distant groundswells and the best swell direction is from the northwest.The break here is a left hand point. The quality of the surf isn't affected by the tide. Even when there are waves, it's not likley to be crowded. Hazards include sharks and rocks.
Overall Punta Ballena Surf Consistency and Wind Distribution
IMPORTANT: Beta version feature! Swell heights are open water values from NWW3. There is no attempt to model near-shore effects. Coastal wave heights will generally be less, especially if the break does not have unobstructed exposure to the open ocean.
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Also see Punta Ballena surf quality by season and Punta Ballena surf quality by month.
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Visitor Reviews of Punta Ballena |
Other Nearby Surf Breaks closest to Punta Ballena:(click location name for more details) |
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| Closest break | Cabo Pasado | 17 mi |
| Second closest break | Perdernales | 22 mi |
| Third closest break | Canoa | 26 mi |
| Fourth closest break | Frente A Bahia | 31 mi |
| Fifth closest break | La Bellaca | 32 mi |
Wave buoys nearest to Punta Ballena: |
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| Closest wave buoy | Western Caribbean Buoy | 1172 mi |
| Second closest wave buoy | Yucatan Basin Buoy | 1415 mi |
| Third closest wave buoy | Eastern Caribbean Buoy | 1623 mi |
| Fourth closest wave buoy | East of Bahamas Buoy | 1771 mi |
| Fifth closest wave buoy | Bay of Campeche Buoy | 1785 mi |
Tide stations nearest to Punta Ballena: |
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| Closest tide station | Turbo, Colombia | 628 mi |
| Second closest tide station | Balboa, Panama | 635 mi |
| Third closest tide station | Cristóbal, Panama | 659 mi |
| Fourth closest tide station | Bocas del Toro, Almirante Bay, Panama | 672 mi |
| Fifth closest tide station | Limon, Costa Rica | 728 mi |
Ski Resorts closest to Punta Ballena: |
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| Closest ski area | Huascaran (Peru) | 645 mi |
| Second closest ski area | Chacaltaya (Bolivia) | 1400 mi |
| Third closest ski area | Ski Arpa (Chile) | 2335 mi |
| Fourth closest ski area | Portillo (Chile) | 2353 mi |
| Fifth closest ski area | Los Penitentes (Argentina) | 2355 mi |
Town and city forecasts close to Punta Ballena: |
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| Closest city location | Pedernales (Ecuador) | 27 mi |
| Second closest city location | Bahia de Caraques (Ecuador) | 30 mi |
| Third closest city location | Chone (Ecuador) | 38 mi |
| Fourth closest city location | Tosagua (Ecuador) | 42 mi |
| Fifth closest city location | Calceta (Ecuador) | 47 mi |
- The nearest passenger airport to Punta Ballena is Eloy Alfaro International (Manta) Airport (MEC) in Ecuador, which is 93 km (58 miles) away (directly).
- The second closest airport to Punta Ballena is Reales Tamarindos (Portoviejo) Airport (PVO), also in Ecuador, 97 km (60 miles) away.
