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El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Wednesday 18 Feb 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
26.8° C
 (Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for El Murcielago this week:

The surf forecast for El Murcielago over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Feb 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 12 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Feb 21) 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 12s period and expected on Sunday (Feb 22) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Wed 18th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 12s
Best Surf 4AM (Thu 19th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 11s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 21st Feb)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.5
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.7
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.6
WNW
0.4
WNW
Period(s) (?)121212111616151415151414141414141313131212
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)989611987991441251201881991071271801801801341181161069655
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
5
E
10
W
10
SW
10
ESE
10
W
10
SSW
5
SE
20
WSW
10
SW
5
SSE
20
WSW
10
SW
0
ESE
15
W
10
SW
5
E
10
WNW
5
W
5
NNE
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossoffcross-
on		cross-
off		offcrosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		crossglassonglasscrosson
High Tide
/ height (m)
4:19AM
2.53
4:44PM
2.70
4:56AM
2.60
5:18PM
2.77
5:33AM
2.64
5:53PM
2.80
6:11AM
2.62
6:30PM
2.77
6:53AM
2.56
7:11PM
2.68
7:39AM
2.45
7:57PM
2.55
8:32AM
2.31
Low Tide
/ height (m)
10:17PM
0.44
10:29AM
0.25
10:53PM
0.33
11:04AM
0.20
11:29PM
0.25
11:39AM
0.20
12:07AM
0.23
12:17PM
0.25
12:46AM
0.25
12:58PM
0.35
1:30AM
0.33
1:44PM
0.49
2:20AM
0.44
2:38PM
0.66
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunday
22
Monday
23
Tue
24
Sunrise-6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31-
Sunset--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39--6:39
light rain
cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
thunderstorm
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
part cloud
clear
Rain (mm)
3--11----8--51-7--5--
Temp. °C262727252728252828252827262627262627262727
Feels °C (?)293030282930273028283028293129303030302929
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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 12 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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