El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Monday 11 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
27.5° C
(Which is 3.1°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 11s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 12AM. 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 15s period and expected on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful12AM (Fri 15th May)0.5ft (0.2m) 11s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon morning. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
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)
0.1
NW
13
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
0.8
SSW
16
0.1
NW
12
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.9
SSW
13
0.1
NW
11
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
0.1
NW
13
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
13
0.7
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
6
0
0
0
6
0
0
0
6
6
5
12
0
5
0
0
6
0
0
0
0
Wind (km/h)
10
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
10
SE
15
SE
20
SE
15
ESE
15
ESE
20
SE
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
off
cross-off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
off
cross-off
off
off
cross-off
off
High Tide
9:57AM1.67m
10:27PM1.54m
10:55AM1.76m
11:27PM1.65m
11:46AM1.88m
00:20AM1.78m
12:34PM1.99m
1:08AM1.90m
1:20PM2.09m
1:55AM2.02m
2:05PM2.16m
2:41AM2.10m
2:51PM2.19m
Low Tide
4:19PM0.67m
4:28AM0.63m
5:19PM0.55m
5:28AM0.55m
6:11PM0.40m
6:21AM0.45m
6:58PM0.25m
7:11AM0.35m
7:43PM0.12m
7:59AM0.27m
8:29PM0.03m
8:47AM0.23m
9:14PM-0.01m
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
<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
2
Temp °C
26
27
26
26
26
27
28
27
27
27
27
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
26
29
30
29
28
28
30
30
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
29
28
28
27
26
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
S
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.3
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
0.9
SSW
13
1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
14
1.1
SSW
14
1
SSW
14
1
SSW
13
0.9
SSW
13
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
267
276
240
253
748
760
773
773
672
672
556
406
299
351
508
501
402
362
269
86
86
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SSW
14
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
16
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
1
SSE
10
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.1
N
6
0.2
SSW
18
0.4
SSW
16
0.4
SSW
16
0.9
SSE
6
0.3
SSE
9
0.2
SSW
19
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.8
SSW
13
0.8
SSW
12
Energy kJ
301
239
225
347
253
214
175
192
4
4
1
31
104
102
57
15
37
124
179
206
187
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.2
SSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNE
6
0.2
N
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
N
7
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
SSW
20
0.1
NW
13
0.2
N
7
0.2
SSE
9
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SW
18
Energy kJ
6
36
155
136
6
4
4
5
6
6
5
12
1
5
15
37
6
4
8
173
312
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.9
SSE
9
1
SSE
9
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.2
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
176
130
141
147
88
80
103
110
105
84
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
1
1
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
1
1
1
1
1298
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
94
94
977
977
1252
977
94
977
94
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
5
9
9
5
6
8
5
5
5
5
5
5
4
7
4
5
7
4
4
8
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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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