El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Saturday 25 Apr 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
26.7° C
(Which is 1.9°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 Sunday (Apr 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s. 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 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Apr 26) at 10PM. 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 8s period and expected on Sunday (Apr 26) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Sun 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 26th Apr)1.5ft (0.4m) 16s
Most Powerful10PM (Sun 26th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 14s

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 Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
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
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
47
41
86
106
71
72
72
68
68
69
64
61
61
45
36
58
35
66
73
83
47
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
W
5
SW
5
NNW
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
10
S
15
WSW
10
SW
5
W
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
SSE
20
WSW
10
SSW
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
glassy
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
High Tide
10:41AM2.28m
11:11PM2.08m
11:56AM2.31m
00:27AM2.14m
12:59PM2.39m
1:28AM2.25m
1:49PM2.47m
2:17AM2.35m
2:32PM2.53m
3:00AM2.44m
3:10PM2.56m
3:37AM2.50m
3:44PM2.57m
Low Tide
5:07PM0.79m
5:27AM0.68m
6:20PM0.71m
6:35AM0.64m
7:19PM0.59m
7:32AM0.58m
8:07PM0.47m
8:19AM0.53m
8:48PM0.38m
9:00AM0.49m
9:24PM0.31m
9:37AM0.49m
9:58PM0.28m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
23
27
27
24
27
27
23
25
26
23
27
26
23
27
27
24
26
27
24
30
28
26
28
28
27
28
27
25
27
27
25
28
26
25
29
28
27
29
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
SW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
Energy kJ
8
41
86
106
71
72
72
68
68
69
64
61
61
27
26
25
35
66
73
83
47
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
7
0.3
SW
7
0.2
SSW
7
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
W
14
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
47
20
7
8
5
18
15
15
17
5
15
9
5
45
2
36
23
37
4
21
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
11
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
SSW
11
0.2
W
14
0.2
W
14
0.1
NW
16
0.1
SW
6
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
17
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
14
0.3
WNW
17
0.2
WNW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SW
16
Energy kJ
19
18
12
16
16
10
1
6
11
19
30
14
14
12
36
58
30
4
12
4
41
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
8
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
17
5
2
6
7
8
4
2
50
4
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
1
1
3
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
Distance (km)
0
990
0
0
144
0
144
929
0
0
144
47
0
856
0
0
990
0
0
990
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
7
7
8
6
6
5
5
5
6
5
7
5
5
4
6
5
6
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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