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El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 16 Jan 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
24.2° C
 (Which is 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 Saturday (Jan 17) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 12 days are 0.8m 13s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 16s period and expected on Tuesday (Jan 20) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 17th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf12PM (Sat 17th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 20th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 13s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.7
SSW
0.4
NW
0.5
S
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.2
NNW
1.2
SSW
0.8
NNW
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)161216161514131213171316121414131313121514
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)42063000000017016700000000
Wind
(km/h)
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SSE
10
SE
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
S
15
SSE
10
SE
15
SE
10
SE
10
SE
10
S
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		offoffoffoffcross-
off		cross-
off		offcross-
off		offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
1:37AM
1.75
2:20PM
1.78
2:18AM
1.81
2:57PM
1.87
2:56AM
1.87
3:32PM
1.94
3:33AM
1.90
4:05PM
1.99
4:10AM
1.92
4:39PM
2.03
4:47AM
1.92
5:14PM
2.04
5:25AM
1.89
5:51PM
2.03
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:06AM
0.38
8:26PM
0.59
8:43AM
0.31
9:03PM
0.51
9:17AM
0.25
9:38PM
0.44
9:50AM
0.22
10:13PM
0.39
10:23AM
0.20
10:49PM
0.35
10:57AM
0.22
11:26PM
0.34
11:34AM
0.25
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Tuesday
20
Wednesday
21
Thursday
22
Fri
23
Sunrise-6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:05--6:05-
Sunset--6:13--6:13--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:14--6:15
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242526252425252425242525242425252525252425
Feels °C (?)262627272627282627262727272728282727282627
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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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