El Murcielago Surf Break

Lat Long: 0.94° S 80.73° W

El Murcielago Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 16 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's El Murcielago sea temperature is
28.3°C
5.1° 

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 16 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 437 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 16s 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 Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 16th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Oct)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 17th Oct)3ft (0.9m) 16s

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


Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Mon morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
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Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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437
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287
255
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215
Wind (km/h)
20
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SW
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5
N
15
WNW
20
SW
10
SSE
10
NW
15
SW
10
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20
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20
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Wind State
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High Tide
6:43AM2.27m
7:22PM2.22m
7:23AM2.12m
8:11PM2.09m
8:13AM1.98m
9:12PM2.00m
9:21AM1.88m
10:25PM1.97m
10:44AM1.86m
11:37PM2.04m
12:00PM1.94m
00:34AM2.16m
12:58PM2.09m
1:19AM2.31m
Low Tide
1:02PM0.56m
1:26AM0.89m
1:46PM0.70m
2:19AM1.01m
2:42PM0.83m
3:28AM1.09m
3:52PM0.91m
4:48AM1.07m
5:07PM0.91m
5:58AM0.96m
6:11PM0.83m
6:52AM0.79m
7:03PM0.72m
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Temp °C
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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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