Carola surf break

Carola surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Wednesday 20 May 2026 -06
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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
27.0° C
(Which is 3.1°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 Monday (May 25) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.6m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 8s period and expected on Thursday (May 21) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Mon 25th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 23rd May)2ft (0.6m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
1.2
SSE
8
0.4
NW
13
1.1
SSE
8
0.6
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
36
35
19
19
33
33
0
63
0
106
57
51
50
50
75
33
18
27
61
59
23
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
25
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
S
15
S
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
5:20PM1.99m
6:04AM2.01m
6:18PM1.86m
7:05AM1.93m
7:23PM1.74m
8:11AM1.86m
8:34PM1.66m
9:18AM1.83m
9:48PM1.62m
10:22AM1.82m
10:56PM1.64m
11:19AM1.83m
11:55PM1.68m
Low Tide
11:18AM0.32m
11:41PM0.15m
12:15PM0.41m
00:37AM0.27m
1:19PM0.50m
1:38AM0.39m
2:29PM0.55m
2:45AM0.48m
3:42PM0.56m
3:56AM0.54m
4:51PM0.52m
5:02AM0.56m
5:49PM0.46m
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part cloud
clear
clear
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
Temp °C
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
28
28
27
27
26
27
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
13
1.1
SSE
8
0.6
SSW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.1
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SW
14
1.3
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1
SW
13
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
229
326
220
206
280
203
172
114
146
144
266
653
906
805
676
667
589
471
406
347
336
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
NW
15
0.6
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SSW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
Energy kJ
41
29
28
19
35
33
169
127
82
221
159
51
50
50
32
19
18
84
84
67
71
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.3
NW
15
0.3
SW
10
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.5
SW
16
0.6
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
16
0.3
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
SSE
9
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
36
35
19
15
33
15
82
63
127
106
57
41
40
9
75
33
17
27
61
59
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1
S
7
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
168
167
157
214
202
217
176
138
155
125
118
102
82
97
79
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
94
94
1052
94
94
976
94
94
3
13
1294
94
94
13
0
94
94
94
13
94
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
3
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
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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