El Mansito surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 -05
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El Mansito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Mansito sea temperature is
27.0° C
(Which is 3.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Mansito this week:

The surf forecast for El Mansito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Mansito in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 25) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 17s period and expected on Saturday (Apr 25) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 24th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 26th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 14s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 25th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
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
1
0
0
2
3
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.1
W
11
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.1
NW
17
0.9
SW
13
0.2
W
13
1
SW
14
0.2
W
12
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.2
WNW
15
0.6
SW
12
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
227
175
116
114
76
196
2
729
693
597
514
11
249
13
401
12
257
249
202
23
126
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
W
15
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
High Tide
8:26AM2.05m
8:38PM1.87m
9:39AM1.96m
9:57PM1.76m
10:56AM1.94m
11:21PM1.74m
12:07PM1.99m
00:35AM1.81m
1:04PM2.05m
1:33AM1.90m
1:50PM2.12m
2:21AM2.00m
2:30PM2.16m
3:02AM2.08m
Low Tide
2:37PM0.64m
3:02AM0.44m
3:56PM0.73m
4:17AM0.55m
5:20PM0.72m
5:34AM0.59m
6:31PM0.63m
6:41AM0.58m
7:27PM0.52m
7:36AM0.54m
8:12PM0.41m
8:22AM0.51m
8:50PM0.31m
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part cloud
clear
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clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:20
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
26
25
24
26
26
24
25
25
24
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
28
26
27
27
27
27
28
26
26
28
27
28
28
27
26
27
27
26
27
26
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
12
0.9
SW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.9
SW
6
0.6
SW
16
1.1
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
15
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
Energy kJ
227
58
40
49
58
196
663
729
693
597
514
469
249
463
401
328
257
249
202
162
126
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.1
W
14
0.7
SSW
16
0.2
W
13
0.2
W
13
0.9
SSW
6
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
16
Energy kJ
44
175
116
114
68
82
2
2
2
16
15
4
220
13
13
53
6
19
10
23
50
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SSW
7
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
17
0.5
SSW
5
0.1
W
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.2
W
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
W
11
Energy kJ
6
6
10
64
76
33
2
4
4
2
2
11
14
5
26
12
12
12
11
5
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
Energy kJ
14
5
29
18
43
22
12
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
4
2
2
3
3
3
4
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
2
1
Distance (km)
13
990
13
13
886
13
130
990
13
0
886
226
13
988
13
167
990
13
13
990
13
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
5
8
6
8
4
5
5
6
5
9
5
6
5
4
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Information about the El Mansito Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for El Mansito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Mansito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Mansito 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 Mansito) 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 Mansito 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.

El Mansito is 10 km (6 miles) from the city of Santa Elena. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Elena. Santa Elena has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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