El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 20 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
27.2° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Wednesday (Feb 25) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 12 days are 1.0m 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 25) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.4m 14s period and expected on Thursday (Feb 26) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Wed 25th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Best Surf 9AM (Wed 25th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s
Most Powerful 6AM (Wed 25th Feb)3.5ft (1.0m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 13mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
S
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.8
S
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NNW
0.5
SSW
0.8
NNW
1
NNW
1.1
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
Period(s) (?)13121212111313121214413131215151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)000002727232230202012560000000
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
NNW
5
NW
5
WNW
5
WSW
5
WSW
10
W
10
W
10
WNW
10
WNW
15
NNW
10
NNW
10
NE
10
E
10
E
10
ENE
10
NNE
15
NNE
15
NE
10
E
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglassglassglassglassglasscross-
on
cross-
on
ononcross-
on
oncrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
crosscross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
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
7:49PM
1.81
8:38AM
1.64
9:02PM
1.70
10:05AM
1.61
10:30PM
1.66
11:32AM
1.67
Low Tide
/ height (m)
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
2:15AM
0.47
2:40PM
0.65
3:34AM
0.54
4:12PM
0.71
5:03AM
0.53
5:46PM
0.66
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tuesday
24
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Fri
27
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
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
clear
rain showers
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1--122-3-12-331-522
Temp. °C272627272627262627262727262727262727272727
Feels °C (?)313031313031292930292930282930283029293030
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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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