
Surf Forecasts:
La Bellaca surf forecast from 4 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 6 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period, WNW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Thursday 8 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period, SW swell with 258 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 6 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 12s period with WNW 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 Tuesday (Oct 06) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Bellaca in the next 16 days are 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Oct 08) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 6th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 12s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Thu 8th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Bellaca over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Sun morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sunday 4 | Monday 5 | Tuesday 6 | Wednesday 7 | Thursday 8 | Friday 9 | Saturday 10 | |||||||||||||||
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 | WNW 10 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
103 | 83 | 120 | 116 | 113 | 133 | 125 | 79 | 177 | 202 | 177 | 206 | 245 | 226 | 169 | 241 | 152 | 127 | 125 | 198 | 171 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | cross-on | cross-off | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross |
High Tide | 9:17AM2.22m | 10:17PM2.23m | 10:42AM2.16m | 11:39PM2.29m | 12:04PM2.21m | 00:48AM2.43m | 1:12PM2.35m | 1:43AM2.59m | 2:06PM2.50m | 2:28AM2.72m | 2:53PM2.62m | 3:09AM2.80m | 3:34PM2.70m | 3:46AM2.83m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:45PM0.63m | 4:33AM0.87m | 5:07PM0.66m | 5:57AM0.80m | 6:22PM0.60m | 7:05AM0.64m | 7:23PM0.49m | 7:59AM0.47m | 8:13PM0.40m | 8:44AM0.31m | 8:57PM0.33m | 9:24AM0.20m | 9:37PM0.30m | ||||||||
6:07 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | 6:05 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:12 | — | — | 6:12 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | 1 | 1 | 20 |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 8 | WNW 10 | NW 9 | WNW 9 | WSW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 12 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 |
26 | 83 | 84 | 53 | 113 | 133 | 125 | 79 | 177 | 113 | 109 | 206 | 245 | 226 | 169 | 241 | 125 | 84 | 84 | 198 | 171 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 10 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 10 | WSW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 10 | WNW 10 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | NW 11 | SW 21 |
38 | 78 | 120 | 116 | 61 | 101 | 72 | 71 | 67 | 202 | 177 | 79 | 78 | 42 | 38 | 111 | 152 | 127 | 125 | 29 | 113 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | SW 21 | WSW 20 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 19 | SW 19 | NW 10 | NW 11 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WSW 21 | NW 10 |
103 | 19 | 25 | 41 | 82 | 17 | 38 | 68 | 155 | 44 | 43 | 41 | 17 | 96 | 96 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 44 | 26 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 6 | SW 6 | — | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 |
— | 7 | 7 | 10 | 17 | 15 | 8 | 11 | 8 | — | 5 | 12 | 7 | 11 | 10 | — | 10 | 13 | 14 | 20 | 14 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 1055 | 44 | 44 | 325 | 149 | 0 | 897 | 182 | 44 | 1049 | 44 | 181 | 883 | 53 | 0 | 982 | 44 | 44 | 1050 | 4 |
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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.










