El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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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
25.7° C
(Which is 1.1°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 Thursday (May 21) at 4AM. 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 0.6m and 3s 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) 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 6s period and expected on Friday (May 22) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Thu 21st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Mon 25th May)3ft (0.9m) 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 28°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
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
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
2
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
85
57
61
55
54
50
49
47
41
44
54
82
211
208
245
217
211
191
144
142
138
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
6:25PM2.59m
7:08AM2.65m
7:21PM2.43m
8:06AM2.54m
8:23PM2.28m
9:09AM2.45m
9:33PM2.16m
10:15AM2.38m
10:46PM2.11m
11:21AM2.36m
11:56PM2.12m
12:20PM2.36m
00:57AM2.18m
Low Tide
12:22PM0.42m
00:44AM0.18m
1:20PM0.52m
1:40AM0.33m
2:24PM0.62m
2:41AM0.48m
3:32PM0.68m
3:47AM0.60m
4:42PM0.70m
4:55AM0.68m
5:48PM0.66m
5:59AM0.71m
6:45PM0.60m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
1
Temp °C
28
26
24
27
27
24
27
26
24
27
27
24
28
27
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
30
27
27
28
28
27
31
27
27
28
27
27
30
28
27
29
27
27
29
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.3
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
19
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
85
36
61
55
54
50
49
47
27
44
54
82
211
208
245
217
211
191
144
142
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
SSW
8
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
11
57
36
36
35
9
33
12
41
18
26
35
16
15
25
14
14
21
6
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
W
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
16
21
18
17
16
19
12
21
11
11
17
17
4
4
14
4
21
5
17
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.7
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
13
4
21
7
16
8
6
5
14
8
10
11
4
6
10
1
5
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
910
453
144
666
0
0
990
144
0
144
0
0
1011
0
144
910
0
0
871
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
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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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