Frente A Bahia surf break

Frente A Bahia surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 26 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
26.0° 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 26) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 1.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) 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+)10AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Sun 31st May)3.5ft (1.1m) 19s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)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

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
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
2
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
3
2
1
2
3
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
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
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
313
299
335
239
235
137
250
246
206
350
398
347
636
361
746
800
1358
1074
1029
719
619
Wind (km/h)
5
SSW
15
W
5
WSW
5
SW
20
W
10
SW
5
SW
20
W
10
WSW
5
SW
15
W
5
WSW
5
WSW
20
WSW
5
WSW
10
SW
15
W
5
WSW
5
SW
15
W
10
WSW
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
12:24PM2.49m
1:04AM2.33m
1:17PM2.51m
1:58AM2.39m
2:04PM2.52m
2:44AM2.45m
2:47PM2.53m
3:26AM2.49m
3:26PM2.53m
4:05AM2.52m
4:03PM2.51m
4:41AM2.52m
4:39PM2.48m
Low Tide
6:12AM0.72m
6:56PM0.55m
7:12AM0.73m
7:48PM0.48m
8:03AM0.72m
8:33PM0.41m
8:48AM0.70m
9:12PM0.37m
9:30AM0.69m
9:49PM0.35m
10:08AM0.68m
10:25PM0.34m
10:46AM0.68m
11:01PM0.36m
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clear
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
27
26
24
26
25
24
30
28
28
29
27
26
29
27
27
28
28
27
30
26
27
29
28
27
30
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
1
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
12
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.1
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
1.4
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
16
Energy kJ
313
299
335
239
235
118
250
246
206
350
398
347
636
347
401
800
1358
1074
1029
719
619
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.4
SW
17
0.6
SW
21
0.6
SW
21
1
SW
20
0.9
SW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
19
Energy kJ
7
17
17
27
14
137
14
14
89
37
152
104
368
361
746
313
8
7
17
17
37
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WSW
16
0.1
S
20
0.2
SSW
18
0.3
W
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
SW
23
0.1
NW
16
0.6
SW
16
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
21
0.1
W
21
0.2
WSW
21
Energy kJ
5
5
5
17
1
14
25
8
32
21
5
86
10
159
4
21
4
4
45
9
45
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
6
0.3
WSW
4
0.5
W
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.7
SW
12
0.6
SW
11
0.5
SW
3
Energy kJ
11
13
3
9
10
10
7
13
20
2
6
3
3
137
99
6
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
4
2
2
4
3
2
4
3
3
3
2
Distance (km)
0
843
48
48
980
48
0
843
48
48
186
0
48
885
0
48
1052
48
0
811
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
4
4
4
4
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
2
2
4
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
6
7
9
6
9
7
6
5
5
5
4
7
7
4
7
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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