Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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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 slightly warmer than usual)

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 Sunday (May 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 14s. 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 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM. 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+) 1AM (Sun 3rd May)2ft (0.6m) 15s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 8th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 19s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 9th May)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Sat
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
1
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
2
2
0
1
2
0
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
15
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
76
134
92
88
91
161
198
109
241
269
203
360
350
336
253
249
184
159
531
679
777
Wind (km/h)
20
W
5
W
5
SE
15
W
5
W
5
W
20
W
5
SSW
5
S
15
W
5
SW
5
ESE
15
W
5
W
0
SSE
15
W
5
W
5
SW
15
W
5
S
5
W
cross-on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
on
glassy
cross-on
High Tide
4:30PM2.66m
5:02AM2.62m
5:03PM2.60m
5:36AM2.57m
5:36PM2.51m
6:10AM2.50m
6:10PM2.41m
6:46AM2.42m
6:47PM2.29m
7:25AM2.33m
7:27PM2.17m
8:08AM2.26m
8:16PM2.06m
9:00AM2.21m
Low Tide
10:50PM0.26m
11:06AM0.56m
11:23PM0.30m
11:41AM0.62m
11:57PM0.37m
12:18PM0.69m
00:33AM0.47m
12:58PM0.78m
1:11AM0.58m
1:42PM0.86m
1:54AM0.70m
2:32PM0.93m
2:43AM0.80m
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clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
25
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
27
28
28
27
27
30
27
27
31
27
27
30
27
29
29
27
28
28
27
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
19
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
76
134
92
88
85
161
198
72
241
269
203
360
350
336
253
249
184
120
531
679
777
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
W
8
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
12
Energy kJ
51
82
79
78
91
77
37
104
14
49
173
5
12
3
4
17
113
159
178
170
152
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
SSW
11
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.1
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
15
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.4
NW
12
Energy kJ
12
7
7
4
44
44
16
109
15
14
14
21
21
12
18
60
17
34
24
8
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
5
Energy kJ
15
5
1
2
3
1
3
7
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
2
3
2
2
3
1
2
1
3
1
Distance (km)
795
0
0
753
0
0
971
0
0
873
48
0
186
0
0
894
115
0
619
0
177
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
1
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
5
4
5
5
7
4
5
5
5
5
6
5
5
6
5
4
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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