
Surf Forecasts:
Engabao surf forecast from 16 Sep 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 22 Sep, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, WSW swell with 220 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Engabao this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Engabao in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Engabao over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (light winds from the W on Tue night, fresh winds from the W by Fri afternoon). | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 16 | Thursday 17 | Friday 18 | Saturday 19 | Sunday 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
186 | 183 | 175 | 116 | 114 | 114 | 109 | 109 | 115 | 162 | 149 | 212 | 124 | 176 | 170 | 102 | 177 | 100 | 220 | 142 | 85 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | on |
High Tide | 6:50AM2.05m | 7:24PM1.93m | 7:27AM1.89m | 8:08PM1.78m | 8:09AM1.74m | 9:04PM1.65m | 9:03AM1.60m | 10:20PM1.56m | 10:21AM1.53m | 11:48PM1.58m | 11:49AM1.54m | 00:56AM1.68m | 12:57PM1.63m | 1:44AM1.82m | |||||||
Low Tide | 1:09PM0.36m | 1:25AM0.62m | 1:49PM0.49m | 2:08AM0.77m | 2:36PM0.62m | 3:02AM0.90m | 3:38PM0.72m | 4:19AM0.98m | 4:58PM0.77m | 5:52AM0.98m | 6:16PM0.73m | 7:04AM0.89m | 7:15PM0.64m | ||||||||
6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
— | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
Feels °C | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 28 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | SW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | SW 5 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
186 | 183 | 175 | 38 | 114 | 114 | 60 | 109 | 98 | 94 | 93 | 61 | 19 | 176 | 170 | 102 | 177 | 100 | 220 | 142 | 85 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 24 | WSW 23 | WSW 22 | WSW 13 | WSW 21 | WSW 20 | WSW 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 20 | WSW 19 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 4 | WSW 11 | SW 11 |
22 | 53 | 47 | 116 | 44 | 38 | 109 | 75 | 13 | 11 | 149 | 212 | 59 | 58 | 41 | 29 | 27 | 15 | 5 | 12 | 18 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 11 | W 11 | — | WSW 21 | W 13 | WSW 20 | WSW 20 | W 12 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | W 11 | W 11 | WSW 18 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | W 10 | WSW 12 | SW 11 | WSW 9 | W 13 |
2 | 2 | — | 44 | 3 | 38 | 37 | 3 | 115 | 162 | 2 | 2 | 124 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 14 | 19 | 8 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | SW 6 | — | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 |
19 | 36 | 38 | — | 27 | 72 | — | 24 | — | 8 | 16 | 14 | — | 22 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 6 | — | 7 | 7 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 265 | 955 | 72 | 58 | 1089 | 136 | 58 | 1114 | 58 | 58 | 1114 | 178 | 58 | 633 | 278 | 58 | 1114 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 57 |
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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.










