Engabao surf break

Engabao surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -05
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Engabao surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Engabao sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 4.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Engabao this week:

The surf forecast for Engabao over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Engabao in the next 16 days are 0.7m 14s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf10AM (Sun 3rd May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Tue 5th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
125
88
85
67
43
40
38
37
30
22
26
45
72
84
53
79
69
100
100
86
138
Wind (km/h)
10
W
20
W
15
W
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WNW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
20
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
W
10
W
10
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
1:58PM2.09m
2:29AM1.98m
2:38PM2.13m
3:10AM2.06m
3:14PM2.15m
3:47AM2.11m
3:48PM2.14m
4:22AM2.14m
4:21PM2.11m
4:57AM2.13m
4:55PM2.06m
5:32AM2.08m
5:29PM1.99m
Low Tide
8:21PM0.41m
8:31AM0.52m
8:59PM0.32m
9:11AM0.49m
9:34PM0.25m
9:49AM0.47m
10:07PM0.20m
10:24AM0.47m
10:40PM0.20m
10:59AM0.49m
11:13PM0.22m
11:35AM0.53m
11:48PM0.27m
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part cloud
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
rain showers
part cloud
clear
part cloud
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:20
6:20
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
3
3
Temp °C
25
24
23
24
24
23
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
26
25
24
24
24
24
26
24
25
25
25
26
26
25
26
25
26
26
26
25
25
28
26
26
26
25
25
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.6
SW
5
0.2
WSW
16
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
Energy kJ
31
25
85
16
43
8
38
37
23
13
26
16
16
84
14
11
69
100
73
86
138
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.1
W
12
0.4
WSW
13
0.1
W
16
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
4
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
14
0.3
SW
12
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.2
W
14
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.3
WSW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
125
88
3
67
5
40
2
24
15
22
19
45
72
15
53
70
55
42
100
37
6
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
12
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.1
W
14
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
W
15
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
14
0.4
SW
18
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
SW
4
0.2
W
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
WSW
18
Energy kJ
6
6
6
6
3
20
21
4
30
17
13
25
5
15
16
79
53
3
14
31
60
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.6
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
2
Energy kJ
10
13
12
5
4
15
8
8
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
Distance (km)
183
58
58
182
584
56
58
676
56
58
58
58
58
1114
56
0
58
58
58
833
58
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
9
8
8
6
5
5
6
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
5
6
8
7
5
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Information about the Engabao Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Engabao provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Engabao can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Engabao 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 (Engabao) 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 Engabao 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.

Engabao is 16 km (10 miles) from Playas. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Playas. Playas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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