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El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
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El Murcielago surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
26.1° C
(Which is 1.5°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Murcielago this week:
The surf forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 16 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 13s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 29) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tue 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
64 | 61 | 61 | 45 | 51 | 58 | 35 | 66 | 73 | 83 | 47 | 35 | 40 | 70 | 35 | 45 | 44 | 65 | 62 | 103 | 93 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:17AM2.35m | 2:32PM2.53m | 3:00AM2.44m | 3:10PM2.56m | 3:37AM2.50m | 3:44PM2.57m | 4:12AM2.52m | 4:16PM2.55m | 4:46AM2.52m | 4:48PM2.50m | 5:21AM2.49m | 5:21PM2.43m | 5:55AM2.42m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:07PM0.47m | 8:19AM0.53m | 8:48PM0.38m | 9:00AM0.49m | 9:24PM0.31m | 9:37AM0.49m | 9:58PM0.28m | 10:13AM0.50m | 10:31PM0.27m | 10:47AM0.55m | 11:03PM0.30m | 11:21AM0.61m | 11:36PM0.36m | 11:56AM0.69m | |||||||
— | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | |
6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:21 | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 23 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 28 |
28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 6 | WNW 17 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
64 | 14 | 61 | 27 | 6 | 58 | 35 | 66 | 73 | 83 | 47 | 35 | 40 | 70 | 29 | 45 | 44 | 39 | 62 | 103 | 93 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 5 | NW 12 | WNW 12 | WSW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 12 |
15 | 61 | 14 | 45 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 4 | 4 | 6 | 14 | 24 | 34 | 54 | 4 | 34 | 34 | 65 | 23 | 49 | 14 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 18 | N 6 | SW 12 | NW 9 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | NW 8 | WNW 13 | WSW 18 | SW 5 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | — |
30 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 51 | 17 | 30 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 25 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 35 | 30 | 4 | 34 | 33 | 14 | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | SW 12 | — | SW 12 | SW 11 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — |
7 | — | 6 | 2 | — | — | 2 | 52 | — | 48 | 43 | 2 | 10 | 4 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 910 | 144 | 354 | 766 | 81 | 143 | 990 | 0 | 0 | 143 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 910 | 87 | 0 |
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Information about the El Murcielago Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for El Murcielago provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at El Murcielago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our El Murcielago 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 Murcielago) 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 Murcielago 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.
Are you planning a holiday in Manabi? If you are looking for accommodation near El Murcielago, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Manabi, consider staying in Manta which is 5 km (3 miles) away. Other places in and around Manabi where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Montecristi which is 14 km (9 miles) away, Portoviejo, Jipijapa and Sucre.












