Surf Forecasts:
Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 10 Jun 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 15 Jun, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 21s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 16 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with 834 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 13 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s 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 Saturday (Jun 13) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 8s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m and 4s 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 19s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 16) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10PM (Sat 13th Jun) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Mon 15th Jun) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 21s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Tue 16th Jun) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 19s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Frente A Bahia over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 10 | Thursday 11 | Friday 12 | Saturday 13 | Sunday 14 | Monday 15 | Tuesday 16 | |||||||||||||||
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 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
459 | 346 | 241 | 218 | 208 | 283 | 371 | 710 | 505 | 479 | 435 | 350 | 350 | 241 | 271 | 548 | 664 | 474 | 738 | 446 | 522 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on |
High Tide | 11:07AM2.42m | 11:47PM2.21m | 12:04PM2.49m | 00:47AM2.34m | 1:00PM2.58m | 1:44AM2.50m | 1:55PM2.67m | 2:38AM2.65m | 2:48PM2.75m | 3:31AM2.79m | 3:41PM2.81m | 4:23AM2.89m | 4:34PM2.82m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:46PM0.65m | 5:57AM0.79m | 6:42PM0.53m | 6:58AM0.72m | 7:36PM0.39m | 7:57AM0.62m | 8:29PM0.25m | 8:53AM0.52m | 9:21PM0.13m | 9:47AM0.44m | 10:11PM0.05m | 10:41AM0.37m | 11:02PM0.02m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:23 | — | — | 6:24 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | 3 | — | 7 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 25 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 21 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 19 | SW 18 |
459 | 346 | 241 | 218 | 208 | 283 | 371 | 710 | 505 | 479 | 435 | 350 | 350 | 241 | 245 | 212 | 664 | 474 | 738 | 446 | 522 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 9 | NW 9 | WNW 10 | WNW 9 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 8 | NW 8 | NW 8 | SW 26 | SW 25 | SW 24 | SW 21 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 |
28 | 37 | 42 | 63 | 55 | 140 | 138 | 20 | 19 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 105 | 163 | 271 | 548 | 212 | 158 | 241 | 241 | 132 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 13 | SW 20 | NW 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | NW 11 | SSW 8 | WNW 11 | NW 12 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | WSW 18 | WNW 8 | NW 10 | SW 20 | NW 7 | NW 7 | WNW 16 | SW 5 | NW 16 | SW 6 |
4 | 15 | 5 | 121 | 117 | 57 | 41 | 12 | 5 | 11 | 11 | 31 | 6 | 4 | 60 | 2 | 2 | 25 | 10 | 10 | 11 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | SW 7 | — | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 6 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 6 | — |
— | 9 | 27 | 34 | 16 | 56 | — | — | 8 | 16 | 15 | 17 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 25 | 21 | 20 | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 1068 | 186 | 186 | 753 | 186 | 9 | 48 | 48 | 50 | 186 | 0 | 9 | 390 | 0 | 0 | 843 | 48 | 50 | 843 | 89 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi | |||||||||||||||||||||
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador | |||||||||||||||||||||
Header Global | |||||||||||||||||||||
- Map Icons:
Break
Live Wave Height (m)
Live Wind Speed (km/h)
Surf Rating (10 Max)
Ocean Swells (m)
Wind Speed (km/h)
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.










