El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 27 May 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
25.5° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

El Murcielago surf forecast from 27 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 1AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 20s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Sunday 31 May, 7PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 18s period, SW swell with 607 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 28 May, 1AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 15s 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 Thursday (May 28) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 4s 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 1.0m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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 0.2m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 30) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 28th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 31st May)2ft (0.6m) 20s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.0m) 18s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
2
0
2
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.4
SW
22
0.4
WSW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
83
80
56
85
85
74
167
176
168
132
176
306
290
522
439
310
302
295
206
164
164
Wind (km/h)
5
SW
20
SW
15
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
0
W
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
NW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
WSW
20
SW
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
High Tide
1:11PM2.38m
1:49AM2.25m
1:56PM2.40m
2:34AM2.31m
2:36PM2.41m
3:13AM2.37m
3:13PM2.41m
3:51AM2.41m
3:49PM2.41m
4:27AM2.43m
4:23PM2.39m
5:02AM2.43m
4:59PM2.36m
Low Tide
7:34PM0.52m
7:46AM0.70m
8:16PM0.46m
8:30AM0.69m
8:55PM0.40m
9:10AM0.68m
9:31PM0.37m
9:48AM0.67m
10:06PM0.35m
10:25AM0.68m
10:41PM0.35m
11:02AM0.70m
11:16PM0.38m
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clear
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
27
27
24
27
26
24
27
26
23
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
30
28
26
28
26
26
28
27
26
29
29
26
30
29
27
29
27
27
29
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
19
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
83
80
51
85
85
74
167
176
168
132
50
195
290
522
439
310
302
295
206
164
155
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
18
0.2
SSW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
WSW
21
0.6
SW
20
0.6
SW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WNW
19
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
NW
18
0.5
SW
18
Energy kJ
17
14
56
14
14
51
12
49
24
122
176
306
114
8
50
43
19
37
38
80
164
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
16
0.1
S
21
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
22
0.4
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
20
0.2
WNW
18
Energy kJ
1
14
10
8
12
6
12
47
118
85
4
21
4
4
17
17
17
14
97
30
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
2
10
6
4
18
11
7
4
7
1
3
3
4
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
3
3
3
2
2
4
3
2
2
2
2
1
2
3
4
2
Distance (km)
39
881
0
0
1065
144
144
144
0
0
990
0
0
845
0
0
948
0
144
814
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
1
2
2
1
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
4
4
3
2
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
9
6
5
4
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
4
4
4
5
6
4
4
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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