Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 10 May 2026 -05
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Frente A Bahia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Frente A Bahia sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Frente A Bahia this week:

The surf forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 11) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frente A Bahia in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 11th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 15s
Most Powerful 4PM (Sun 10th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
Thursday
14
Friday
15
Saturday
16
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
1
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
361
644
215
258
255
248
144
173
219
411
365
404
366
371
387
257
250
168
293
248
238
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
5
SSW
20
W
5
ENE
5
SSE
15
WNW
5
W
5
W
15
W
5
WSW
5
SW
20
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
W
10
SW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
10:25PM1.98m
11:01AM2.24m
11:34PM2.05m
11:58AM2.34m
00:34AM2.18m
12:51PM2.47m
1:27AM2.35m
1:40PM2.61m
2:15AM2.53m
2:27PM2.74m
3:02AM2.70m
3:13PM2.84m
3:49AM2.83m
Low Tide
4:36PM0.94m
4:43AM0.89m
5:39PM0.85m
5:47AM0.85m
6:36PM0.71m
6:46AM0.76m
7:26PM0.54m
7:39AM0.65m
8:13PM0.36m
8:29AM0.52m
8:58PM0.21m
9:17AM0.42m
9:43PM0.08m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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Temp °C
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
25
24
26
25
24
27
28
27
28
27
28
30
28
28
28
28
27
29
27
27
28
26
27
28
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
Energy kJ
361
644
215
258
255
248
144
173
219
411
365
404
366
371
387
257
250
168
293
248
238
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.4
SW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.6
SW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
54
54
29
7
44
44
38
109
111
37
43
13
11
23
36
21
21
91
11
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
13
0.2
N
6
0.3
SW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
20
12
12
28
3
52
23
6
7
1
17
23
25
10
21
19
21
18
11
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
11
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
SSW
10
0.5
SW
3
0.3
WSW
2
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
3
0.6
SSW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
126
11
65
5
1
6
9
7
6
7
6
8
15
19
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
1
2
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
1
Distance (km)
169
831
48
48
186
0
0
1009
0
186
843
0
48
843
48
48
877
48
186
1040
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
1
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
2
3
1
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
4
5
9
8
9
9
7
9
5
5
6
5
4
5
4
5
4
5
4
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Information about the Frente A Bahia Surf forecast

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

Frente A Bahia is 2 km (1 miles) from Bahia de Caraques. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bahia de Caraques. Bahia de Caraques has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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