
Surf Forecasts:
El Murcielago surf forecast from 23 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period, SW swell with 305 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 23 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 15s period with SW swell.
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 (Oct 23) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. 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 0.8m 15s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 23) 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 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Oct 23) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Fri 23rd Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 26mm), heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 28°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Thu 22 | Friday 23 | Saturday 24 | Sunday 25 | Monday 26 | Tuesday 27 | Wednesday 28 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
242 | 262 | 212 | 236 | 130 | 130 | 71 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 127 | 104 | 59 | 60 | 148 | 190 | 125 | 159 | 208 | 238 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 1:19AM2.31m | 1:44PM2.25m | 2:00AM2.47m | 2:26PM2.42m | 2:38AM2.62m | 3:06PM2.56m | 3:16AM2.73m | 3:45PM2.68m | 3:55AM2.80m | 4:26PM2.74m | 4:36AM2.81m | 5:09PM2.75m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:03PM0.72m | 7:37AM0.60m | 7:47PM0.59m | 8:16AM0.42m | 8:28PM0.47m | 8:55AM0.25m | 9:08PM0.36m | 9:33AM0.12m | 9:48PM0.30m | 10:12AM0.04m | 10:29PM0.28m | 10:53AM0.02m | 11:13PM0.32m | |||||||
— | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 8 | 3 | — | 8 | 6 | 1 | — |
Temp °C | 29 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 8 | SW 8 | SW 9 | SW 9 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 17 |
242 | 262 | 212 | 236 | 130 | 130 | 36 | 37 | 27 | 27 | 127 | 104 | 59 | 60 | 148 | 190 | 125 | 159 | 208 | 238 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | SW 8 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | N 5 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
29 | 25 | 34 | 23 | 12 | 37 | 71 | 61 | 61 | 62 | 15 | 22 | 25 | 18 | 26 | 47 | 47 | 11 | 98 | 94 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 12 | NW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 18 | NW 11 | WNW 9 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | SW 18 | WNW 10 | WNW 13 | SW 5 | WNW 12 | NNW 4 | WSW 5 |
29 | 32 | 14 | 14 | 30 | 19 | 7 | 17 | 16 | 15 | 3 | 21 | 21 | 51 | 18 | 34 | 4 | 53 | 4 | 2 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 3 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | N 4 | NNW 5 | — | — | — |
2 | — | 17 | 17 | 49 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 7 | 35 | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 799 | 0 | 48 | 1060 | 175 | 144 | 1047 | 15 | 0 | 799 | 0 | 15 | 144 | 47 | 77 | 143 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










