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El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Friday 22 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
25.6° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 29) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Sat 23rd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 1AM (Mon 25th May) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 25th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 22 | Saturday 23 | Sunday 24 | Monday 25 | Tuesday 26 | Wednesday 27 | Thursday 28 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 | |
47 | 41 | 44 | 44 | 82 | 175 | 208 | 287 | 255 | 211 | 191 | 144 | 142 | 138 | 136 | 103 | 56 | 84 | 85 | 137 | 301 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | |
High Tide | 8:23PM2.28m | 9:09AM2.45m | 9:33PM2.16m | 10:15AM2.38m | 10:46PM2.11m | 11:21AM2.36m | 11:56PM2.12m | 12:20PM2.36m | 00:57AM2.18m | 1:11PM2.38m | 1:49AM2.25m | 1:56PM2.40m | 2:34AM2.31m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 2:41AM0.48m | 3:32PM0.68m | 3:47AM0.60m | 4:42PM0.70m | 4:55AM0.68m | 5:48PM0.66m | 5:59AM0.71m | 6:45PM0.60m | 6:56AM0.71m | 7:34PM0.52m | 7:46AM0.70m | 8:16PM0.46m | 8:30AM0.69m | ||||||||
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 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 |
 | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | 6:22 |
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Temp °C | 27 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 24 | 27 |
28 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 5 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 15 | SW 15 |
 kJ | 47 | 27 | 44 | 44 | 5 | 175 | 208 | 287 | 255 | 211 | 191 | 144 | 142 | 138 | 136 | 103 | 51 | 84 | 85 | 137 | 301 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 15 | SW 16 | WNW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 |
| kJ | 12 | 41 | 18 | 26 | 82 | 4 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 21 | 5 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 14 | 56 | 39 | 14 | 51 | 3 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | SW 15 | WNW 13 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | W 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 12 | WNW 13 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | — | — | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | SW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 21 | 11 | 11 | 17 | 35 | 16 | 4 | 14 | 4 | 21 | 14 | 17 | 5 | 12 | — | — | 14 | 14 | 43 | 12 | 12 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | SW 3 | SW 6 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 3 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 3 | SW 6 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 4 | 5 | 12 | 5 | — | — | 11 | — | — | 11 | 23 | 10 | 2 | — | — | 10 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 911 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 144 | 144 | 0 | 136 | 1013 | 0 | 0 | 1013 | 0 | 144 |
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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.
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