Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 01 Mar 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
27.1° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Frente A Bahia in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) 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 1.1m 7s period and expected on Tuesday (Mar 03) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Best Surf 1AM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 17s
Most Powerful 1PM (Mon 2nd Mar)3ft (0.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 12 days.


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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 21mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
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Monday
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Tuesday
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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Saturday
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Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
2
0
1
2
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.4
SW
0.6
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
SW
0.8
SW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.6
SSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)191817161615141414131313131212121212111215
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)133203362310421380350346288208178175128120969694886368104
Wind
(km/h)
5
ESE
15
WNW
5
WSW
10
SE
15
W
5
WSW
5
SE
10
W
5
SW
5
ESE
15
W
5
S
5
ENE
10
WNW
5
SSE
5
ESE
10
WNW
5
SW
5
SSE
15
W
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassonglassoffoncross-
on
offcross-
on
crossoffcross-
on
glasscross-
off
onglassoffonglassglasscross-
on
cross
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:37PM
2.61
2:54AM
2.57
3:27PM
2.77
3:44AM
2.69
4:11PM
2.87
4:29AM
2.77
4:52PM
2.92
5:11AM
2.79
5:29PM
2.91
5:50AM
2.75
6:05PM
2.84
6:27AM
2.66
6:40PM
2.72
Low Tide
/ height (m)
9:02PM
0.53
9:19AM
0.29
9:50PM
0.37
10:04AM
0.20
10:32PM
0.25
10:45AM
0.17
11:10PM
0.19
11:23AM
0.19
11:47PM
0.18
11:59AM
0.27
12:22AM
0.24
12:33PM
0.39
12:57AM
0.33
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thursday
05
Friday
06
Saturday
07
Sunrise6:30--6:30--6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--
Sunset-6:37--6:37--6:37--6:37--6:36--6:36--6:36-
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part cloud
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clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--511344323131-------1
Temp. °C272726282726272625262725272725262725272725
Feels °C (?)292930312930312929302928313029303029292928
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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 12 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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