Surf Forecasts:
El Miramar surf forecast from 15 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 18 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.5m), 14s period, SW swell with 899 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 16 Aug, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Miramar this week:
The surf forecast for El Miramar over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Aug 16) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Miramar in the next 16 days are 1.5m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 16) at 1AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Sun 16th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 18th Aug) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 5ft (1.5m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Miramar over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 24°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | Friday 21 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
893 | 614 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 588 | 465 | 401 | 477 | 360 | 305 | 336 | 386 | 418 | 524 | 216 | 144 | 142 | 107 | 132 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off |
High Tide | 5:50PM2.07m | 6:15AM2.21m | 6:32PM1.99m | 6:54AM2.10m | 7:15PM1.87m | 7:33AM1.96m | 8:00PM1.73m | 8:13AM1.81m | 8:49PM1.60m | 8:58AM1.66m | 9:49PM1.48m | 9:53AM1.53m | 11:04PM1.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:47AM-0.02m | 11:58PM-0.10m | 12:29PM0.01m | 00:39AM0.02m | 1:10PM0.09m | 1:19AM0.18m | 1:52PM0.20m | 2:01AM0.35m | 2:36PM0.31m | 2:47AM0.53m | 3:28PM0.42m | 3:44AM0.68m | 4:32PM0.50m | ||||||||
6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:26 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | |
— | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:29 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | — | 6:28 | — | |
mm | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
Feels °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 24 | 24 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 7 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SSW 10 | SW 9 |
893 | 614 | 614 | 437 | 412 | 465 | 465 | 401 | 477 | 180 | 305 | 336 | 386 | 418 | 524 | 109 | 144 | 142 | 79 | 73 | 71 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 11 | S 10 | — | W 12 | W 12 | SW 14 | SSW 12 | W 11 | W 11 | SW 15 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 11 | SW 12 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
2 | 8 | — | 3 | 3 | 588 | 28 | 2 | 2 | 360 | 7 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 85 | 216 | 53 | 30 | 19 | 132 | 93 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | W 12 | — | W 14 | W 13 | NW 11 | — | W 16 | W 16 | NW 11 | W 10 | W 14 | SW 17 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 21 | WSW 20 |
— | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | 4 | 3 | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 4 | 46 | 79 | 107 | 18 | 41 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 7 | SW 6 | SSW 7 | SSW 7 | SW 7 | SSW 6 | SW 7 | SW 7 | SW 7 | — | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 8 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 7 | — | — | SW 5 | — |
145 | 104 | 236 | 154 | 111 | 113 | 118 | 118 | 106 | — | 164 | 307 | 253 | 136 | — | — | 63 | — | — | 23 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 68 | 1053 | 165 | 0 | 1188 | 171 | 171 | 800 | 3 | 0 | 960 | 194 | 12 | 1053 | 171 | 171 | 1053 | 0 | 0 | 1053 | 0 |
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Information about the El Miramar Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Miramar provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Miramar can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Miramar 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 Miramar) 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 Miramar 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 Miramar is 3 km (2 miles) from La Libertad. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in La Libertad. La Libertad has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











