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
26.1° 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 Tuesday (May 19) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s 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 Monday (May 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 19th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 25th 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 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
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
16
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
171
192
109
306
206
125
193
141
193
176
134
130
125
123
93
84
132
155
381
508
692
Wind (km/h)
5
NNW
15
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
15
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
W
0
SSE
15
W
5
W
5
SW
20
WSW
5
W
5
WSW
15
W
10
W
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
High Tide
4:47PM2.89m
5:25AM2.92m
5:37PM2.82m
6:17AM2.88m
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
Low Tide
10:53AM0.32m
11:15PM0.01m
11:43AM0.34m
00:03AM0.06m
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
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clear
clear
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part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
29
28
29
30
28
28
29
28
26
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
27
27
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.6
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
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
16
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
16
1
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
Energy kJ
120
192
109
306
206
125
193
141
193
176
134
130
125
123
61
84
132
155
381
508
692
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SW
16
0.2
WSW
19
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WNW
16
0.2
WNW
16
Energy kJ
171
35
75
37
61
84
50
67
58
36
26
19
19
19
93
36
58
37
10
25
25
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NW
8
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.4
NW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.2
WNW
16
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
21
2
37
18
36
18
33
36
36
25
35
15
21
21
11
18
17
76
16
15
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
10
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
116
68
4
8
15
16
5
8
85
11
13
9
9
8
11
10
16
7
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
186
9
186
873
48
186
874
50
129
186
0
0
873
0
48
873
51
9
1049
115
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
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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