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El Faro (Puerto Villamil) surfForecast / Galapagos – Isla Isabella / Ecuador
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El Faro (Puerto Villamil) surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Faro (Puerto Villamil) sea temperature is
27.8° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Faro (Puerto Villamil) this week:
The surf forecast for El Faro (Puerto Villamil) over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Faro (Puerto Villamil) in the next 16 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Sun 3rd May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Tue 5th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro (Puerto Villamil) over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 | |
201 | 193 | 232 | 222 | 232 | 214 | 263 | 265 | 255 | 250 | 201 | 156 | 153 | 119 | 88 | 125 | 169 | 142 | 138 | 217 | 220 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | |
High Tide | 1:07AM1.59m | 1:16PM1.73m | 1:47AM1.64m | 1:52PM1.74m | 2:23AM1.67m | 2:26PM1.74m | 2:58AM1.68m | 3:00PM1.71m | 3:33AM1.67m | 3:34PM1.66m | 4:09AM1.63m | 4:09PM1.60m | 4:46AM1.57m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:00PM0.31m | 7:08AM0.38m | 7:38PM0.24m | 7:48AM0.36m | 8:13PM0.19m | 8:24AM0.34m | 8:46PM0.16m | 8:59AM0.34m | 9:19PM0.16m | 9:34AM0.36m | 9:53PM0.18m | 10:10AM0.40m | 10:28PM0.23m | 10:46AM0.46m | |||||||
— | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | |
6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | — | 6:02 | — | 6:01 | |
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Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 8 |
201 | 193 | 232 | 222 | 232 | 214 | 263 | 265 | 255 | 250 | 201 | 156 | 153 | 119 | 88 | 84 | 68 | 63 | 57 | 55 | 58 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | S 13 | S 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SW 15 | SSW 16 |
181 | 133 | 86 | 37 | 37 | 52 | 27 | 11 | 66 | 40 | 85 | 54 | 48 | 87 | 45 | 125 | 169 | 142 | 138 | 217 | 220 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | S 16 | S 15 | S 14 | S 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SW 18 | — | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 13 | S 13 | SW 18 | S 15 | S 14 | SW 13 |
13 | 20 | 17 | 37 | 32 | 13 | 13 | 12 | — | 64 | 9 | 9 | 49 | 79 | 67 | 42 | 31 | 79 | 39 | 61 | 83 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1363 | 100 | 151 | 151 | 100 | 151 | 151 | 100 | 151 | 151 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 151 | 151 | 100 | 100 | 151 |
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Information about the El Faro (Puerto Villamil) Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Faro (Puerto Villamil) provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Faro (Puerto Villamil) can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Faro (Puerto Villamil) 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 Faro (Puerto Villamil)) 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 Faro (Puerto Villamil) 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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