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La Mesita surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Saturday 02 May 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
La Mesita surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's La Mesita sea temperature is
26.3° C
(Which is 1.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for La Mesita this week:
The surf forecast for La Mesita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 03) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at La Mesita in the next 16 days are 0.7m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 1AM (Sun 3rd May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 10PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 10AM (Sat 9th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 18s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Mesita over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WSW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 | |
36 | 40 | 82 | 36 | 30 | 34 | 65 | 50 | 42 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 70 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 148 | 205 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | glassy | on | on | on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | on | on | on | on | glassy | |
High Tide | 4:13PM2.60m | 4:43AM2.56m | 4:47PM2.55m | 5:19AM2.51m | 5:22PM2.48m | 5:55AM2.43m | 5:57PM2.38m | 6:33AM2.34m | 6:35PM2.27m | 7:15AM2.24m | 7:15PM2.15m | 8:01AM2.15m | 8:02PM2.05m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 10:09AM0.49m | 10:28PM0.24m | 10:44AM0.51m | 11:03PM0.27m | 11:20AM0.56m | 11:38PM0.33m | 11:57AM0.64m | 00:15AM0.43m | 12:35PM0.75m | 00:54AM0.54m | 1:17PM0.86m | 1:36AM0.66m | 2:06PM0.97m | 2:25AM0.77m | |||||||
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 | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:16 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 24 |
29 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 27 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | WSW 19 | WSW 19 |
 kJ | 36 | 40 | 82 | 36 | 17 | 34 | 65 | 50 | 42 | 82 | 100 | 100 | 86 | 82 | 80 | 70 | 44 | 41 | 39 | 148 | 205 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 3 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 8 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WSW 3 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 9 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
| kJ | 10 | 21 | 42 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 34 | 17 | 1 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 21 | 21 | 1 | 11 | 11 | 8 | 31 | 42 | 43 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | NW 8 | W 4 | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 5 | SW 12 | WSW 18 | — | NW 16 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | NW 11 | WNW 11 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 |
| kJ | 3 | 2 | 2 | 31 | 30 | 26 | 1 | 6 | 30 | — | 10 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 18 | 17 | 32 | 17 | 15 | 15 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 3 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | W 2 | — |
| kJ | 2 | 10 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 1 | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 177 | 177 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 0 | 177 | 1034 | 0 | 5 | 837 | 42 | 0 | 881 | 0 | 0 | 177 | 92 | 39 | 628 | 0 |
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Information about the La Mesita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for La Mesita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at La Mesita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our La Mesita 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 Mesita) 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 Mesita 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 Mesita is 11 km (7 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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