Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Friday 29 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
25.7° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

Frente A Bahia surf forecast from 29 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Sunday 31 May, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 1PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 18s period, SW swell with 1,721 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 13s 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 (May 30) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 3s 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 1PM. 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 (Sat 30th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 1PM (Thu 4th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
2
1
3
2
1
3
3
0
2
1
0
2
3
0
3
3
1
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
20
1.1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
18
1.3
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
350
299
347
636
361
746
800
1358
1074
931
719
701
415
398
401
973
790
783
783
1628
1591
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
15
W
0
WNW
5
WSW
15
W
0
W
5
W
15
W
10
W
5
SSW
20
W
5
WSW
5
SW
20
W
10
WSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
SSW
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
High Tide
2:47PM2.53m
3:26AM2.49m
3:26PM2.53m
4:05AM2.52m
4:03PM2.51m
4:41AM2.52m
4:39PM2.48m
5:16AM2.52m
5:15PM2.43m
5:52AM2.50m
5:51PM2.36m
6:27AM2.47m
6:28PM2.29m
Low Tide
9:12PM0.37m
9:30AM0.69m
9:49PM0.35m
10:08AM0.68m
10:25PM0.34m
10:46AM0.68m
11:01PM0.36m
11:24AM0.69m
11:37PM0.40m
12:03PM0.71m
00:14AM0.47m
12:44PM0.75m
00:52AM0.54m
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clear
clear
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
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6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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2
Temp °C
26
26
24
27
26
25
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
29
27
27
29
28
29
28
28
27
30
28
27
29
27
27
29
27
27
30
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
1.1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
14
1
SW
14
1.1
SW
19
1.5
SW
18
1.3
SW
17
1.3
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
1.3
SW
18
1.1
SW
18
1.3
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.6
SW
18
1.6
SW
18
Energy kJ
350
299
347
636
347
401
800
1358
1074
931
719
701
415
398
285
973
790
783
783
1628
1591
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
16
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
1
SW
20
0.9
SW
14
0.1
NW
10
0.6
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.5
SW
11
0.2
WNW
19
0.4
SW
20
0.5
SW
19
0.8
SW
18
0.4
SW
22
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
19
0.9
SW
19
0.4
WNW
15
0.4
WNW
15
Energy kJ
37
152
68
368
361
746
308
4
114
17
60
37
101
184
401
118
293
535
614
84
84
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SSW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
21
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WNW
18
0.2
WNW
18
0.4
NW
16
0.4
WNW
16
0.4
NW
16
0.4
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
5
5
52
10
159
4
21
8
7
45
17
16
14
123
30
66
102
65
54
4
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SW
4
0.2
W
6
0.5
W
3
0.3
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
W
11
Energy kJ
23
8
14
21
5
3
6
1
2
7
4
7
6
6
3
21
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
4
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
1
2
3
2
3
4
1
3
Distance (km)
186
186
48
48
186
0
186
826
0
0
831
50
48
1021
48
0
811
48
183
1021
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
4
2
4
4
3
4
4
1
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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