El Mansito Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.15° S 80.81° W

El Mansito Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 09 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Mansito sea temperature is
26.1°C
5.9° 

El Mansito surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


El Mansito surf forecast from 9 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 9 Sep, 10PM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 854 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 12 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s 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 Saturday (Sep 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 18s. 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 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.5m 7s period and expected on Wednesday (Sep 09) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 12th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 9th Sep)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
9
Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
12
Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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18
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18
1.2
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16
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16
1.2
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16
1.1
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15
1
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14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
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14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
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13
0.7
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13
0.4
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19
0.4
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19
0.5
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18
0.6
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18
0.5
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18
0.9
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17
1
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16
1.1
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16
1
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15
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
401
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757
739
729
489
407
590
464
290
208
170
131
114
152
203
159
505
508
560
429
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
W
10
W
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
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15
SW
15
WSW
15
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WSW
15
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Wind State
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cross-on
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High Tide
2:24PM2.11m
2:59AM2.32m
3:13PM2.23m
3:41AM2.43m
3:57PM2.30m
4:19AM2.47m
4:39PM2.33m
4:56AM2.45m
5:18PM2.30m
5:31AM2.36m
5:56PM2.22m
6:06AM2.24m
6:34PM2.10m
Low Tide
8:24AM0.45m
8:38PM0.21m
9:12AM0.30m
9:24PM0.14m
9:54AM0.19m
10:05PM0.11m
10:33AM0.12m
10:45PM0.14m
11:10AM0.11m
11:22PM0.22m
11:46AM0.16m
11:59PM0.33m
12:22PM0.24m
00:36AM0.47m
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Temp °C
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Feels °C
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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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