
Surf Forecasts:
La Bellaca surf forecast from 11 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 17 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 443 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 12 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 17s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Bellaca this week:
The surf forecast for La Bellaca over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Oct 12) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Bellaca in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Oct 17) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Mon 12th Oct) | 2ft (0.6m) 17s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Sat 17th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bellaca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 28°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 11 | Monday 12 | Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | |||||||||||||||
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 18 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 20 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
167 | 168 | 366 | 227 | 310 | 302 | 287 | 266 | 171 | 206 | 167 | 160 | 87 | 97 | 175 | 197 | 241 | 214 | 371 | 371 | 416 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:12PM2.73m | 4:22AM2.80m | 4:49PM2.71m | 4:57AM2.72m | 5:25PM2.63m | 5:32AM2.60m | 6:01PM2.51m | 6:07AM2.46m | 6:39PM2.37m | 6:44AM2.30m | 7:21PM2.21m | 7:26AM2.14m | 8:11PM2.07m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:01AM0.14m | 10:15PM0.30m | 10:36AM0.13m | 10:51PM0.35m | 11:11AM0.18m | 11:27PM0.43m | 11:46AM0.27m | 00:04AM0.55m | 12:23PM0.40m | 00:42AM0.69m | 1:02PM0.55m | 1:24AM0.85m | 1:48PM0.70m | 2:16AM0.99m | |||||||
6:05 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | |
— | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | — | 6:10 | — | |
mm | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | 5 | — | — | — | — | 11 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 |
Feels °C | 29 | 28 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 |
167 | 125 | 366 | 227 | 310 | 302 | 287 | 266 | 171 | 206 | 167 | 160 | 75 | 85 | 175 | 197 | 241 | 214 | 371 | 371 | 416 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 19 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | NW 10 | WNW 12 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | SW 13 | SW 4 | WNW 19 | SW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 18 | WNW 15 |
96 | 168 | 11 | 61 | 22 | 27 | 12 | 24 | 78 | 54 | 50 | 53 | 87 | 44 | 84 | 6 | 148 | 50 | 22 | 121 | 42 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 10 | WNW 10 | W 16 | WNW 10 | — | NW 15 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | SW 5 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 9 | SW 21 | SW 20 | NW 10 | SW 13 | NW 9 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 18 |
25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | — | 8 | 17 | 29 | 7 | 37 | 42 | 20 | 68 | 97 | 24 | 57 | 20 | 50 | 13 | 10 | 31 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 12 | SW 3 | — | SW 3 | — |
27 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 12 | 9 | 11 | — | — | 8 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 11 | — | 92 | 2 | — | 5 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 53 | 883 | 325 | 0 | 765 | 167 | 44 | 1118 | 0 | 0 | 623 | 47 | 53 | 1093 | 119 | 0 | 47 | 0 | 0 | 982 | 119 |
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 La Bellaca Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Bellaca provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Bellaca can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Bellaca 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 (La Bellaca) 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 La Bellaca 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.
La Bellaca is 6 km (4 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.










