Engabao surf break

Engabao surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador

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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
27.1° C
(Which is 3.7°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 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 1PM. 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 Surf 4AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 1PM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 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 Fri afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
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
0.7
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
38
37
30
22
25
45
72
84
53
79
69
100
100
86
138
163
171
251
211
261
186
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
20
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
WSW
15
W
20
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
W
10
WSW
on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
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
6:09AM2.01m
6:04PM1.91m
6:47AM1.93m
6:41PM1.82m
Low Tide
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
12:11PM0.60m
00:25AM0.35m
12:50PM0.69m
1:04AM0.45m
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6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
6:18
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6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
6:19
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1
Temp °C
24
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
26
25
24
24
24
24
24
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
26
26
26
25
25
26
25
28
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
28
25
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.6
SW
5
0.2
WSW
16
0.3
W
16
0.6
SW
5
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
Energy kJ
38
37
23
14
25
45
16
84
53
70
69
100
100
86
138
163
171
251
211
261
186
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
14
0.3
SW
12
0.2
W
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.1
SW
19
0.2
W
14
0.4
SW
4
0.2
WSW
17
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
12
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
SW
4
0.3
SW
4
0.1
W
15
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
21
24
15
22
19
25
72
15
16
6
28
42
7
37
61
7
65
6
3
4
8
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
13
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
W
15
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.2
W
13
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
15
0.1
W
21
0.1
W
11
Energy kJ
2
4
30
17
13
12
5
15
31
79
14
15
38
31
3
3
3
3
4
9
2
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
5
0.6
WSW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
6
9
14
12
13
17
10
6
4
5
4
10
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
Distance (km)
56
633
58
58
58
56
58
1030
58
0
633
58
58
1114
56
58
58
56
56
1030
56
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
7
6
5
7
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
4
5
4
5
5
6
6
8
9
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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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