El Murcielago Surf Break

El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.94° S 80.73° W

Issued: 6 am 20 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
27.1° C

3.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


El Murcielago surf forecast from 20 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 27 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with 302 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 21 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 18s period with SW swell.

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 Sunday (Jun 21) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s 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 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jun 27) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 20) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 21st Jun)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 27th Jun)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
Friday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
20
0.6
WSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
138
92
87
79
66
97
243
154
232
206
299
178
134
153
169
217
206
297
222
208
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
15
SW
5
SSW
20
WSW
5
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
Wind State
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
8:05PM2.35m
8:42AM2.55m
9:05PM2.22m
9:38AM2.44m
10:08PM2.13m
10:35AM2.34m
11:14PM2.08m
11:33AM2.28m
00:18AM2.08m
12:28PM2.24m
1:16AM2.12m
1:19PM2.24m
2:07AM2.18m
Low Tide
2:06PM0.51m
2:18AM0.41m
3:04PM0.58m
3:15AM0.56m
4:04PM0.64m
4:14AM0.70m
5:04PM0.66m
5:15AM0.79m
6:02PM0.66m
6:15AM0.85m
6:55PM0.63m
7:11AM0.87m
7:43PM0.58m
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part cloud
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:25
6:25
6:25
6:27
6:27
6:27
6:27
 mm
3
Temp °C
27
26
24
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
28
27
25
27
27
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
29
26
25
28
27
27
30
29
28
30
28
28
31
28
27
29
28
28
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
7
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.6
WSW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
17
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
Energy kJ
140
138
92
18
68
66
66
243
154
232
206
299
178
134
153
169
217
206
297
222
208
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
8
0.2
WSW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.2
SSW
7
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
12
0.4
SW
6
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
14
14
50
87
79
43
16
14
54
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
3
9
3
2
2
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
21
0.4
SW
20
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
12
0.1
SW
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
12
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
37
37
14
80
12
44
97
4
23
5
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.6
SW
7
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
7
0.4
SW
7
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
7
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
16
37
31
12
16
13
5
8
1
3
7
4
7
6
7
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
4
2
2
2
1
4
1
1
3
3
2
3
2
Distance (km)
4
1049
144
0
1065
0
39
144
144
0
1011
0
0
910
0
0
144
144
0
144
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
1
3
3
2
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
1
3
1
3
4
3
3
2
2
2
3
3
3
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
5
7
5
7
5
5
5
6
7
6
5
5
7
5
5
6
9
4
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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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