El Murcielago surf break

El Murcielago surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Saturday 14 Mar 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
27.5° C
(Which is 1.6°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 Saturday (Mar 14) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. 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 0.8m 19s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 1PM. 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 12s period and expected on Wednesday (Mar 18) at 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sat 14th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Sat 14th Mar)2ft (0.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Sat 14th Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for El Murcielago over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
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Rating
(10 max)
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
2
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.7
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.2
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)211919171716161616151414141318141616161515
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)1123654274274183843572422361741281251141113372696712255104
Wind
(km/h)
5
W
5
WSW
15
W
5
SSW
0
W
15
W
5
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
SSW
0
NNW
15
WNW
5
SW
0
NNE
15
W
5
S
5
NNW
10
WNW
5
WNW
10
N
15
NW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
on
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
cross-
off
glasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glassglasscross-
on
glasscross-
on
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:37PM
1.89
12:44PM
1.98
12:54AM
1.98
1:40PM
2.13
1:50AM
2.14
2:23PM
2.31
2:36AM
2.31
3:01PM
2.49
3:16AM
2.47
3:36PM
2.65
3:54AM
2.61
4:12PM
2.78
4:32AM
2.70
4:49PM
2.85
Low Tide
/ height (m)
6:11AM
0.88
6:52PM
1.03
7:14AM
0.77
7:47PM
0.86
8:03AM
0.63
8:32PM
0.66
8:45AM
0.48
9:11PM
0.47
9:23AM
0.34
9:48PM
0.30
10:00AM
0.24
10:25PM
0.17
10:38AM
0.18
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Fri
20
Sunrise-6:28--6:28--6:28--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:34--6:32
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Rain (mm)
2-----2-----1--11-11-
Temp. °C262827262827262828262727262727262827252727
Feels °C (?)303129303129303130303229303029303130292929
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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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