Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Wednesday 20 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
26.2° C
(Which is 1.0°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 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 22) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 6s 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 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 7PM. 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 (Fri 22nd May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 24th May)2ft (0.6m) 17s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 24th May)4ft (1.2m) 16s

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 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
193
141
193
176
134
130
125
123
93
84
135
157
504
508
546
551
466
447
361
299
246
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
20
W
15
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
20
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
WSW
5
SW
20
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
6:30PM2.71m
7:11AM2.80m
7:27PM2.56m
8:10AM2.69m
8:31PM2.42m
9:13AM2.59m
9:41PM2.31m
10:20AM2.52m
10:53PM2.26m
11:25AM2.49m
00:03AM2.28m
12:24PM2.49m
1:04AM2.33m
Low Tide
12:36PM0.41m
00:55AM0.17m
1:32PM0.49m
1:50AM0.31m
2:34PM0.58m
2:51AM0.46m
3:41PM0.64m
3:57AM0.60m
4:50PM0.65m
5:06AM0.68m
5:57PM0.61m
6:12AM0.72m
6:56PM0.55m
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
25
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
25
30
28
27
29
28
27
29
26
27
29
27
28
29
28
27
30
28
26
29
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
17
0.5
SW
18
1
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
193
141
193
176
134
130
125
123
61
84
135
157
504
508
546
551
466
447
361
299
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.4
NW
12
0.5
SW
6
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SSW
6
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
50
48
42
27
35
17
15
8
93
36
59
78
16
25
25
14
21
21
7
17
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
9
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
9
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
SSW
8
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
33
36
36
36
16
19
19
19
13
18
17
37
4
15
14
3
14
14
5
6
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
6
0.6
SW
5
0.6
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.5
SW
6
0.9
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
8
0.5
SW
8
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
8
Energy kJ
24
29
34
18
29
16
7
7
16
23
10
4
10
16
15
8
23
31
12
30
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
3
3
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
48
873
492
129
619
9
48
1095
131
179
881
48
48
1010
9
186
873
186
164
186
9
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
1
1
2
2
1
2
1
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
5
7
6
5
5
9
6
5
5
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
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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