Carola surf break

Carola surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

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Carola surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Carola sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Carola this week:

The surf forecast for Carola over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Carola in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 18s period and expected on Friday (May 08) at 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 6AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Thu 7th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 6PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
0.5
SW
16
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
1.1
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
33
29
28
28
0
0
0
0
0
51
36
75
74
Wind (km/h)
10
S
10
S
5
S
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
S
5
S
10
ESE
5
ESE
5
ENE
10
ESE
10
SE
5
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
glassy
cross-off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
High Tide
3:41PM1.95m
4:13AM1.90m
4:14PM1.89m
4:48AM1.84m
4:48PM1.81m
5:25AM1.78m
5:25PM1.73m
6:07AM1.71m
6:07PM1.63m
6:54AM1.65m
6:58PM1.55m
7:51AM1.61m
8:03PM1.49m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.42m
10:02PM0.24m
10:17AM0.47m
10:35PM0.29m
10:51AM0.54m
11:08PM0.36m
11:27AM0.61m
11:45PM0.44m
12:09PM0.68m
00:26AM0.52m
12:58PM0.74m
1:14AM0.60m
1:58PM0.77m
2:13AM0.65m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
2
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
30
30
30
30
30
29
29
28
30
29
30
30
29
30
30
30
29
30
29
30
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
9
0.7
SSE
9
0.8
SSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1
SSW
12
1.2
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.4
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
Energy kJ
111
79
322
220
211
301
477
432
706
678
622
491
389
283
561
461
954
1324
1018
981
778
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
6
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSW
20
1.2
SSW
13
1.3
S
12
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
1.1
S
11
Energy kJ
118
125
70
50
48
58
60
81
60
77
60
58
56
65
60
596
484
497
298
298
279
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.5
S
14
0.6
SSW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SSW
12
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
14
Energy kJ
68
83
54
36
150
102
240
178
33
29
28
28
91
276
147
50
50
51
36
75
74
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
1
4
1
1
Distance (km)
3
3
3
974
94
81
976
1235
976
974
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
0
3
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
5
5
4
8
7
5
4
5
9
5
6
5
5
5
4
4
5
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Information about the Carola Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Carola provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Carola can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Carola 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 (Carola) 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 Carola 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 Galapagos - San Cristobal? If you are looking for accommodation near Carola, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galapagos - San Cristobal, consider staying in Galapagos Islands which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Galapagos - San Cristobal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Cristobal which is 51 km (32 miles) away and Bahia de la Academia, 80 km (50 miles) away.

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