El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 24 Apr 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
28.7° C
(Which is 3.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Canyon this week:

The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 16 days are 0.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 15s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 12AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 3AM (Mon 27th Apr)0.5ft (0.2m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Heavy rain (total 20mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
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
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
0
0
11
10
9
0
0
7
15
10
9
5
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
15
SE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
15
ESE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
8:51PM1.62m
9:45AM1.74m
10:15PM1.61m
10:58AM1.79m
11:28PM1.66m
11:58AM1.86m
00:26AM1.74m
12:46PM1.92m
1:14AM1.82m
1:27PM1.97m
1:55AM1.88m
2:04PM2.00m
2:31AM1.92m
Low Tide
2:41PM0.64m
3:09AM0.53m
4:08PM0.64m
4:31AM0.54m
5:25PM0.56m
5:40AM0.50m
6:23PM0.45m
6:36AM0.44m
7:10PM0.35m
7:21AM0.40m
7:50PM0.27m
8:01AM0.37m
8:26PM0.23m
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5:54
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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5:59
5:59
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
5:58
2
3
9
3
2
1
9
2
1
3
1
1
1
Temp °C
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
27
29
29
29
28
28
28
28
29
29
28
29
28
28
29
29
29
29
29
30
30
31
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
0.7
SSW
18
1
SSW
16
1.3
SSE
7
1.7
S
15
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.9
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
96
108
318
547
193
1225
243
194
153
416
543
465
312
264
193
248
242
197
240
245
250
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
12
0.7
SSW
11
0.6
SSW
11
0.5
S
11
1.2
SSW
16
0.1
NW
16
1.2
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.2
NNW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.7
SSW
12
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
S
12
0.4
SSW
12
Energy kJ
140
133
97
62
679
10
557
459
326
189
15
6
6
249
246
136
119
57
55
46
48
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSW
15
0.5
SSW
15
0.4
SSW
13
0.2
N
7
0.1
NW
17
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.5
S
17
0.6
S
17
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.2
S
16
0.3
S
15
0.2
S
15
0.4
S
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
Energy kJ
85
128
69
4
11
4
9
153
202
7
11
10
9
5
20
39
17
56
36
34
31
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.4
SSE
7
1.4
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
9
1.3
SSE
10
Energy kJ
202
214
185
267
280
299
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Distance (km)
1
1296
977
977
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
8
6
6
5
6
7
9
5
6
5
5
9
7
7
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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 16 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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