El Canyon surf break

El Canyon surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Saturday 18 Apr 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
28.6° C
(Which is 3.2°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 12s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 22) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.8m 17s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 6PM (Wed 22nd Apr)0.5ft (0.2m) 12s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat night, min 26°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue night, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
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
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.5
S
0.9
SSW
1
SSW
0.1
NW
1.8
SSW
0.1
W
0.2
NNW
0.1
NW
0.2
NNW
0.1
W
1.2
SSW
1.2
SSW
0.1
NW
0.2
NNW
0.2
NNW
0.8
SSW
0.2
NNW
0.6
SSW
0.8
SSW
0.2
NNW
0.1
NW
Period(s) (?)13181711161410101012131312981281518717
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)000504104103006870600411
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNW
5
WNW
0
NE
5
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
10
E
10
E
5
ESE
5
E
5
SE
5
SSE
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
S
15
SE
15
SE
15
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
onglassglassglasscross-
off
glasscross-
off
cross-
off
offcross-
off
glassglasscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
3:45AM
2.15
3:57PM
2.21
4:29AM
2.12
4:41PM
2.14
5:17AM
2.05
5:29PM
2.02
6:10AM
1.95
6:24PM
1.87
7:12AM
1.84
7:31PM
1.72
8:26AM
1.76
8:51PM
1.62
9:45AM
1.74
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:35PM
-0.01
9:51AM
0.16
10:17PM
0.00
10:36AM
0.21
11:02PM
0.07
11:24AM
0.31
11:51PM
0.18
12:18PM
0.43
12:46AM
0.32
1:23PM
0.56
1:52AM
0.45
2:41PM
0.64
3:09AM
0.53
4:08PM
0.64
Sunday
19
Monday
20
Tuesday
21
Wednesday
22
Thursday
23
Friday
24
Sat
25
Sunrise-5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:54--5:52-
Sunset--6:00--6:00--5:59--5:59--5:59--5:59--5:59
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
2-22--2-----1-14--321
Temp. °C272727272727272727272727272627262627262627
Feels °C (?)313131313031303131313131312929282829282829
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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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