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El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Thursday 18 Sep 2025 -05
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 (Sep 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 12 days are 0.7m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Sep 22) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 23) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Fri 19th Sep) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4PM (Mon 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 22°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | ||
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 kJ (?) | 108 | 104 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 47 | 47 | 44 | 47 | 85 | 84 | 80 | 147 | 53 | 99 | 97 | 82 | 120 | 136 | 69 | 85 | ||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | cross | cross- off | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- off | cross | cross- off | cross- off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 2:00AM 2.40 | 2:17PM 2.32 | 2:47AM 2.53 | 3:02PM 2.43 | 3:25AM 2.62 | 3:41PM 2.51 | 4:00AM 2.66 | 4:16PM 2.56 | 4:32AM 2.67 | 4:49PM 2.57 | 5:02AM 2.64 | 5:22PM 2.54 | 5:32AM 2.57 | ||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 7:36PM 0.55 | 8:13AM 0.63 | 8:27PM 0.44 | 8:58AM 0.49 | 9:09PM 0.36 | 9:36AM 0.39 | 9:47PM 0.31 | 10:11AM 0.33 | 10:21PM 0.31 | 10:42AM 0.30 | 10:53PM 0.35 | 11:14AM 0.30 | 11:25PM 0.42 | 11:44AM 0.35 | |||||||||
Thu 18 | Friday 19 | Saturday 20 | Sunday 21 | Monday 22 | Tuesday 23 | Wednesday 24 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:13 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | - | - | 6:11 | ||
| Sunset | 6:20 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:19 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | 6:17 | - | - | ||
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 25 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 26 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 23 | 26 | 26 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 26 | ||
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Manabi
The wind is still cross-off at El Murcielago (light winds from the SSW at Manta/Eloy Alfaro International Airport 7 km from El Murcielago). 1.0m 13s groundswell from the SW with a 0.5m 4s local chop from the WSW and a 0.2m 11s groundswell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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