Secret spot?We can hide it! Punta Galera Surf Forecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador6 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 23 May 2013 ECTPunta Galera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots. |
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) |
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| Period (s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 15 | 4 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 9 | 13 | 14 | ||||||
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| Energy (?) | 366 | 346 | 322 | 208 | 193 | 57 | 8 | 104 | 5 | 132 | 129 | 116 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 3 | 28 | 103 | ||||||
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Wind (km/h) |
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| Wind State (?) | cross | cross- on |
cross- off |
glass | on | cross | cross | cross- on |
cross | cross | cross- on |
cross- off |
cross | cross- on |
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High Tide / height (m) |
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2:05PM 3.13 |
2:39AM 3.09 |
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2:55PM 3.29 |
3:28AM 3.25 |
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3:43PM 3.41 |
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4:17AM 3.37 |
4:31PM 3.46 |
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5:05AM 3.43 |
5:20PM 3.45 |
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5:54AM 3.42 |
6:11PM 3.37 |
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Low Tide / height (m) |
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8:22PM 0.32 |
8:42AM 0.45 |
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9:11PM 0.14 |
9:31AM 0.32 |
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9:59PM 0.02 |
10:21AM 0.24 |
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10:48PM -0.04 |
11:11AM 0.22 |
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11:37PM -0.03 |
12:03PM 0.25 |
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12:27AM 0.06 |
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Note: the tide data above is for Puerto de Esmeraldas, Ecuador which is 51 km away. Surf properties and timing are calculated for Punta Galera. New forecast is published every 6 hours at www.surf-forecast.com. See detailed tide info and graph
Key to wind character - offshore winds at Punta Galera blow from the SE
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Today's Punta Galera sea temperature is 27.1 °C (Statistics for 23 May 1981-2005 - mean: 26.4 max: 28.7 min: 24.3 °C) |
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| Days 0-3 Weather Summary: Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu morning. Warm air temperatures (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary: Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm air temperatures (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Summary | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | clear | clear | some clouds | some clouds | clear | some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | rain shwrs | some clouds | clear | rain shwrs | some clouds | some clouds | some clouds | ||||||
| Rain (mm) | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | - | - | ||||||
| High °C | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | ||||||
| Low °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | ||||||
| Chill °C (?) | 25 | 24 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | ||||||
| Sunrise | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | ||||||
| Sunset | - | 18:21 | - | - | 18:21 | - | - | 18:22 | - | - | 18:22 | - | - | 18:22 | - | - | 18:22 | - | ||||||
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Information about the Punta Galera Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Galera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 6 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Galera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Galera 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 (Punta Galera) 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 Punta Galera 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Esmeraldas? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Galera, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 45 km (28 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 46 km (29 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 85 km (53 miles) away.
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