El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 03 Apr 2026 -05
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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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.3°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 (Apr 04) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. 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 0.7m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 12s period and expected on Monday (Apr 06) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 4th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Most Powerful 7PM (Fri 3rd Apr)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s

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 Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Mon morning). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.2
WNW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)151515141414131313121215141313201918171616
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)21521517112812311410984605414336963596090111148130127
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
15
W
5
SSW
5
W
15
W
5
S
0
WSW
20
WSW
5
S
5
SE
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
WSW
5
SW
5
N
15
W
5
SSW
0
WNW
20
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
cross-
off
offcross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:48PM
2.68
5:10AM
2.60
5:19PM
2.62
5:44AM
2.54
5:50PM
2.53
6:18AM
2.45
6:22PM
2.41
6:54AM
2.33
6:56PM
2.28
7:33AM
2.20
7:35PM
2.14
8:20AM
2.08
8:24PM
2.01
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:40AM
0.32
11:00PM
0.23
11:13AM
0.38
11:32PM
0.27
11:46AM
0.48
12:04AM
0.34
12:19PM
0.60
12:38AM
0.45
12:55PM
0.74
1:16AM
0.57
1:36PM
0.88
1:59AM
0.70
2:27PM
1.00
2:54AM
0.83
Friday
03
Saturday
04
Sunday
05
Monday
06
Tuesday
07
Wednesday
08
Thursday
09
Sunrise6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:22--6:20--6:20--
Sunset-6:29--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:27--6:27--6:27-
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clear
clear
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clear
clear
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C272623262624262624272724282724272724282724
Feels °C (?)292826302728282627302826302827292827292726
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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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