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El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 22 Apr 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
28.6° C
(Which is 3.4°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Canyon in the next 16 days are 0.3m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 16s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 3PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3AM (Sun 26th Apr) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Canyon over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 37mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 30mm), heaviest during Sat afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 22 | Thursday 23 | Friday 24 | Saturday 25 | Sunday 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SSW 13 | SSW 13 | NNW 9 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 18 | NNW 7 | NW 17 | NW 16 | NW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | |
0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 0 | 0 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | off | |
High Tide | 6:24PM1.87m | 7:12AM1.84m | 7:31PM1.72m | 8:26AM1.76m | 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 | ||||||||
Low Tide | 00:46AM0.32m | 1:23PM0.56m | 1:52AM0.45m | 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 | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 |
 | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:59 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | 5:58 |
3 | 6 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 8 | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 1 | |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSE 7 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | S 16 | S 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 15 | SSE 9 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
 kJ | 461 | 350 | 318 | 254 | 189 | 140 | 148 | 318 | 547 | 1438 | 1089 | 557 | 184 | 119 | 149 | 543 | 180 | 312 | 249 | 262 | 213 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSW 15 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | SSW 11 | N 6 | NW 16 | SSE 9 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSE 8 | SSW 14 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 |
| kJ | 9 | 11 | 15 | 22 | 57 | 85 | 133 | 97 | 69 | 3 | 10 | 197 | 459 | 352 | 246 | 153 | 437 | 6 | 5 | 195 | 136 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 9 | N 10 | NNW 9 | SSW 16 | SW 16 | NNW 8 | SSW 15 | SSW 13 | NNW 7 | NW 17 | NW 6 | NW 15 | S 17 | S 17 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | S 16 | S 15 |
| kJ | 6 | 2 | 8 | 24 | 64 | 6 | 176 | 69 | 4 | 11 | 1 | 9 | 153 | 202 | 337 | 15 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 39 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 7 | — | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | 153 | — | 147 | 147 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 299 | 319 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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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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