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El Mansito surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 31 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.3° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)El Mansito surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Sunday 7 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 7.5ft (2.3m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 8ft (2.4m), 19s period, SW swell with 4,048 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 1 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 17s period with SW swell.
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 Monday (Jun 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 17s 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 2.4m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jun 05) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Mon 1st Jun) | 5ft (1.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Sun 7th Jun) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 8th Jun) | 8ft (2.4m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Mansito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 31 | Monday 1 | Tuesday 2 | Wednesday 3 | Thursday 4 | Friday 5 | Saturday 6 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 21 | |
1327 | 1537 | 897 | 979 | 683 | 520 | 520 | 1312 | 871 | 836 | 1314 | 2011 | 1880 | 1722 | 1364 | 1225 | 1055 | 767 | 746 | 736 | 1763 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 4:29AM2.05m | 4:24PM2.01m | 5:06AM2.05m | 5:01PM1.98m | 5:44AM2.02m | 5:38PM1.93m | 6:23AM1.99m | 6:16PM1.87m | 7:02AM1.96m | 6:56PM1.81m | 7:43AM1.94m | 7:41PM1.74m | 8:27AM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:07PM0.25m | 10:29AM0.56m | 10:44PM0.25m | 11:07AM0.58m | 11:21PM0.28m | 11:45AM0.62m | 11:58PM0.33m | 12:25PM0.68m | 00:36AM0.40m | 1:07PM0.73m | 1:14AM0.48m | 1:53PM0.77m | 1:56AM0.57m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:22 |
 | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | 6:22 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 |
27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 17 | SW 18 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 1327 | 1537 | 897 | 979 | 683 | 520 | 520 | 1312 | 871 | 836 | 1314 | 2011 | 1880 | 1722 | 1364 | 1225 | 1055 | 767 | 746 | 736 | 754 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 11 | WNW 13 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 19 | WNW 18 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 20 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 25 | SW 23 | SW 21 |
| kJ | 287 | 9 | 77 | 17 | 16 | 13 | 303 | 30 | 520 | 817 | 392 | 21 | 42 | 54 | 20 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 101 | 532 | 1763 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 10 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | W 10 | SW 10 | SW 20 | WNW 18 | NW 12 | SW 21 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | W 15 | W 15 | — | WNW 14 | — | NW 13 | SW 26 | WNW 13 | SW 6 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 2 | 13 | 9 | 2 | 36 | 186 | 31 | 6 | 72 | 66 | 25 | 4 | 17 | — | 20 | — | 7 | 26 | 16 | 38 | 14 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 5 | SSW 4 | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 11 | 18 | — | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 23 | 44 | 39 | 41 | 46 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 886 | 0 | 13 | 980 | 13 | 13 | 685 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 13 | 176 | 886 | 0 | 13 | 173 | 13 | 13 |
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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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