El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 18 May 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
27.3° C
(Which is 3.3°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 0.3m 13s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 23) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be 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 6PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12PM (Sat 23rd May)1ft (0.3m) 13s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SSW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.2
NNW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
0
0
5
0
6
0
0
6
0
0
8
8
0
0
17
0
26
23
22
14
12
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
25
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
20
S
15
SSE
20
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
10
SE
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
High Tide
3:39PM2.16m
4:17AM2.13m
4:28PM2.10m
5:09AM2.08m
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
Low Tide
9:35AM0.22m
10:01PM-0.00m
10:25AM0.25m
10:50PM0.05m
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
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part cloud
cloud
part cloud
cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
cloud
<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
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
28
26
26
28
27
28
29
28
27
28
28
28
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
1.2
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
149
64
376
175
362
266
326
326
258
241
280
238
144
181
125
176
362
823
952
868
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
14
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
207
331
138
175
112
61
56
40
28
39
15
12
130
138
80
266
169
97
8
14
12
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
N
7
0.2
S
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.2
SSW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
15
Energy kJ
54
93
5
11
6
4
9
6
13
15
8
8
8
129
17
54
26
23
22
9
8
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
64
64
85
88
129
128
139
172
181
221
228
185
149
138
131
105
99
96
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
3
Distance (km)
94
1
977
977
94
94
94
94
1017
977
94
94
2
1
1
1
1298
94
94
1296
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
5
7
5
5
7
9
5
4
4
5
6
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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.

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