El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 17 Feb 2026 -06
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El Canyon surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Canyon sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canyon this week:

The surf forecast for El Canyon over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 12 days are 0.4m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Feb 20) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 19) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 20th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 9AM (Fri 20th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Most Powerful 3AM (Fri 20th Feb)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canyon over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Some drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.4
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
S
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
N
0.2
NNW
0.5
SSW
Period(s) (?)1213151616151515121212121211131312125313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)000643833545800000027272322210
Wind
(km/h)
0
SSE
0
NNW
0
S
5
NW
10
NNW
10
NNW
5
NNW
5
N
0
WNW
0
NNW
5
NNE
0
ENE
5
N
5
NNW
0
NW
5
WNW
10
NW
10
NW
10
NNW
10
NNE
5
NNE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglassononcross-
on
cross-
on
glassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
glassglassglassonononcross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:14AM
1.97
3:39PM
2.10
3:50AM
2.02
4:12PM
2.15
4:27AM
2.03
4:47PM
2.16
5:05AM
2.01
5:25PM
2.13
5:46AM
1.95
6:06PM
2.05
6:32AM
1.86
6:52PM
1.94
7:28AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:16PM
0.33
9:27AM
0.18
9:50PM
0.24
10:01AM
0.14
10:25PM
0.19
10:35AM
0.14
11:02PM
0.17
11:12AM
0.18
11:41PM
0.20
11:51AM
0.27
12:24AM
0.27
12:37PM
0.38
1:14AM
0.37
1:30PM
0.52
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07--6:07-
Sunset--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15--6:15
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
------1--------------
Temp. °C262627262627262627262627262627262627262627
Feels °C (?)293131302929293031303031303031302930292930
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Information about the El Canyon Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Canyon provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at El Canyon can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Canyon 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 (El Canyon) 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 El Canyon 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 El Canyon, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galapagos - San Cristobal, consider staying in Galapagos Islands which is 3 km (2 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 52 km (32 miles) away and Bahia de la Academia, 79 km (49 miles) away.

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