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
25.6° 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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 5s 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 0.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 19) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
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
17
0.4
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
61
61
60
69
78
36
125
65
44
85
57
61
55
54
50
49
47
41
44
44
79
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
S
0
NW
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
20
SW
10
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
20
SW
10
SW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
High Tide
3:56PM2.81m
4:34AM2.79m
4:44PM2.79m
5:23AM2.79m
5:33PM2.71m
6:14AM2.74m
6:25PM2.59m
7:08AM2.65m
7:21PM2.43m
8:06AM2.54m
8:23PM2.28m
9:09AM2.45m
9:33PM2.16m
Low Tide
10:15PM-0.02m
10:38AM0.30m
11:02PM-0.01m
11:29AM0.34m
11:51PM0.06m
12:22PM0.42m
00:44AM0.18m
1:20PM0.52m
1:40AM0.33m
2:24PM0.62m
2:41AM0.48m
3:32PM0.68m
3:47AM0.60m
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
27
24
27
26
24
29
27
27
29
27
27
29
27
26
29
28
27
29
28
26
29
28
27
29
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
SW
10
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
17
0.4
SW
18
Energy kJ
61
61
60
38
78
36
125
65
44
85
36
61
38
54
50
49
47
27
44
44
79
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
16
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
33
15
14
69
35
33
37
35
41
11
57
36
55
35
19
12
12
41
18
26
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
SW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
12
Energy kJ
12
31
42
27
23
21
1
27
16
4
21
18
36
16
4
21
21
11
11
17
22
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
5
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
9
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
7
5
4
5
2
5
7
7
3
5
4
3
8
4
28
10
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
Distance (km)
144
144
0
48
917
0
0
799
0
144
910
0
4
144
0
39
144
0
0
814
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
5
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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