El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Friday 09 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
22.9° C
(Which is 1.2°C colder than average 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 Monday (Jan 12) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s 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 0.8m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) 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 0.9m 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Jan 14) at 3AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 12th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf 3PM (Mon 12th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Most Powerful 9PM (Tue 13th Jan)2.5ft (0.8m) 12s

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

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.5
SW
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.2
NNW
0.5
S
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.5
S
0.3
NW
0.8
NNW
0.9
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
0.7
SSW
Period(s) (?)1514141313111212209181881612111414131312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)3432292726023213705049041150000000
Wind
(km/h)
10
SSW
15
SSW
10
S
15
S
10
S
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
S
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
10
SSE
15
SSE
10
SSE
10
SE
10
SE
10
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffcross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
offoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
7:24PM
1.89
7:46AM
1.65
8:13PM
1.79
8:44AM
1.56
9:06PM
1.70
9:49AM
1.50
10:04PM
1.64
10:57AM
1.49
11:04PM
1.63
12:00PM
1.53
12:00AM
1.65
12:54PM
1.61
12:52AM
1.69
Low Tide
/ height (m)
1:01PM
0.40
1:43AM
0.50
1:48PM
0.54
2:37AM
0.58
2:42PM
0.66
3:37AM
0.63
3:44PM
0.76
4:42AM
0.63
4:55PM
0.80
5:45AM
0.60
6:03PM
0.79
6:40AM
0.54
6:59PM
0.74
Friday
09
Saturday
10
Sunday
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Sunrise6:00--6:00--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--6:01--
Sunset-6:09--6:10--6:10--6:10--6:12--6:12--6:12-
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C242423232423232423232424242424242424242424
Feels °C (?)252525242625252525252526262626262526262526
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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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