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El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 12 Mar 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
27.5° C
 (Which is 1.6°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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Mar 13) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 12 days are 0.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) 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 0.4m 13s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 13th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (Sun 15th Mar)3ft (0.9m) 17s

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

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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
0
0
2
0
2
3
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
WSW
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
Period(s) (?)131313122119191817171616161514141413121416
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)8514210830112365427432493389302242236174128125114111557269
Wind
(km/h)
15
W
5
SW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
0
WNW
15
W
5
SW
0
WNW
15
W
5
SW
5
SSW
20
W
10
SW
0
SE
15
W
5
W
5
NNW
15
WNW
5
W
5
NNW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		crossglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		cross-
off		glasscross-
on		glassglasscross-
on		glassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:09PM
1.91
11:27AM
1.89
11:37PM
1.89
12:44PM
1.98
12:54AM
1.98
1:40PM
2.13
1:50AM
2.14
2:23PM
2.31
2:36AM
2.31
3:01PM
2.49
3:16AM
2.47
3:36PM
2.65
3:54AM
2.61
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:09PM
1.12
4:53AM
0.92
5:36PM
1.13
6:11AM
0.88
6:52PM
1.03
7:14AM
0.77
7:47PM
0.86
8:03AM
0.63
8:32PM
0.66
8:45AM
0.48
9:11PM
0.47
9:23AM
0.34
9:48PM
0.30
10:00AM
0.24
Thu
12
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Sunrise--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26
Sunset6:36--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:34--
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Rain (mm)
-1--2-----------11-3-
Temp. °C282628282627282628282528282627272627272627
Feels °C (?)303030293031303031302931293032293032293031
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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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