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
25.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (May 08) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.2m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at El Murcielago in the next 16 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 7AM. 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 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 1PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sat 9th May)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
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
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
0
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
75
133
197
249
238
163
161
124
77
134
74
102
63
62
69
198
176
164
147
149
158
Wind (km/h)
0
NNE
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
SW
20
WSW
5
S
5
S
20
WSW
5
SSW
5
NW
20
WSW
5
SW
5
WNW
20
WSW
5
SW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross
cross
High Tide
8:00PM2.04m
8:48AM2.12m
9:00PM1.96m
9:49AM2.11m
10:10PM1.94m
10:52AM2.16m
11:22PM2.00m
11:51AM2.26m
00:25AM2.13m
12:45PM2.40m
1:21AM2.29m
1:35PM2.54m
2:11AM2.46m
Low Tide
2:07PM0.94m
2:22AM0.75m
3:07PM0.97m
3:21AM0.82m
4:14PM0.94m
4:27AM0.84m
5:20PM0.84m
5:31AM0.79m
6:18PM0.69m
6:30AM0.70m
7:10PM0.51m
7:23AM0.58m
7:57PM0.32m
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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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
28
27
24
27
27
23
27
27
23
27
27
24
28
27
23
27
27
23
27
26
23
30
28
27
28
28
25
28
28
25
31
27
27
29
28
26
29
28
26
29
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
Energy kJ
75
113
197
249
238
163
161
124
77
134
74
102
63
62
69
198
176
164
147
149
158
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
19
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
43
133
83
53
51
77
60
29
35
17
34
44
39
28
44
37
43
5
14
14
36
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
18
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
N
5
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.3
SW
5
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
49
30
14
51
28
36
42
42
38
12
11
1
32
49
22
4
1
17
4
25
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
2
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
Energy kJ
1
2
6
2
5
5
5
3
5
2
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
4
3
2
3
3
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
1
3
2
Distance (km)
0
857
39
144
914
0
144
814
0
0
910
0
0
910
0
0
910
4
0
144
47
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
3
2
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
5
5
4
4
4
9
4
4
9
5
9
9
5
9
8
6
9
6
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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