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El Faro (Puerto Villamil) Surf Forecast
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El Faro (Puerto Villamil) surfForecast / Galapagos – Isla Isabella / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Wednesday 15 Apr 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.6° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Wednesday (Apr 15) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 8s. 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 1.4m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 19) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 18) at 12AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Wed 15th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Sun 19th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Faro (Puerto Villamil) over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 74mm), heaviest during Thu afternoon. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Sun afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 16 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
 kJ (?) | 938 | 845 | 660 | 452 | 471 | 399 | 787 | 942 | 825 | 507 | 500 | 317 | 422 | 505 | 1148 | 1038 | 1012 | 734 | 714 | 514 | 307 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross- on | off | glass | cross- off | cross- off | glass | cross | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | glass | cross- on | glass | on | on | cross |
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Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:06 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - | - | 6:05 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | 5 | 20 | 4 | 22 | 9 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| Temp. °C | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
| Feels °C (?) | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 28 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
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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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