
Surf Forecasts:
Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 17 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.4m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,042 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 16 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 16s period with SW swell.
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 Friday (Oct 16) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.1m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 16th Oct) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 34mm), heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | Tuesday 20 | Wednesday 21 | Thursday 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) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
522 | 505 | 589 | 1042 | 834 | 710 | 603 | 686 | 520 | 398 | 410 | 404 | 387 | 382 | 327 | 442 | 568 | 737 | 719 | 553 | 485 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | off | glassy | glassy |
High Tide | 7:39PM2.29m | 7:42AM2.18m | 8:28PM2.16m | 8:35AM2.03m | 9:29PM2.08m | 9:45AM1.93m | 10:42PM2.07m | 11:07AM1.92m | 11:49PM2.13m | 12:18PM2.00m | 00:43AM2.26m | 1:11PM2.14m | 1:27AM2.40m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:23PM0.58m | 1:48AM0.88m | 2:08PM0.73m | 2:41AM1.00m | 3:02PM0.87m | 3:49AM1.07m | 4:09PM0.95m | 5:05AM1.05m | 5:21PM0.95m | 6:14AM0.94m | 6:25PM0.88m | 7:09AM0.78m | 7:19PM0.77m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:10 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | — | 6:09 | — | |
mm | — | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | 1 | — | — | 1 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 1 | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
522 | 505 | 589 | 1042 | 834 | 710 | 603 | 686 | 520 | 398 | 410 | 404 | 387 | 382 | 327 | 290 | 568 | 737 | 719 | 553 | 485 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 7 | NW 10 | WNW 18 | NW 10 | NW 16 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | SW 4 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | NW 13 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 13 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 9 | NW 9 |
103 | 72 | 54 | 27 | 121 | 25 | 63 | 100 | 65 | 16 | 54 | 82 | 84 | 103 | 325 | 442 | 199 | 49 | 33 | 29 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 19 | SW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 15 | WNW 10 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 14 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | SW 20 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 |
24 | 148 | 69 | 22 | 9 | 42 | 10 | 14 | 19 | 46 | 15 | 30 | 56 | 239 | 94 | 92 | 73 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 80 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | — | W 5 | SW 9 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
131 | 104 | — | — | 4 | 50 | 25 | 10 | 3 | — | 16 | 15 | 26 | 34 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 17 | 25 | 26 | 15 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 390 | 1009 | 0 | 0 | 753 | 115 | 0 | 186 | 83 | 0 | 186 | 164 | 51 | 877 | 152 | 129 | 1009 | 152 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.










