
Surf Forecasts:
La Mesita surf forecast from 2 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Monday 2 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Monday 2 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period, WSW swell with 322 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 2 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 15s period with WSW swell.
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 Monday (Nov 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 4s. 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 0.9m 15s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Nov 02) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Wednesday (Nov 04) at 10PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 7AM (Mon 2nd Nov) | 3ft (0.9m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for La Mesita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 80mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 28°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Monday 2 | Tuesday 3 | Wednesday 4 | Thursday 5 | Friday 6 | Saturday 7 | Sunday 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 20 | WSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 |
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322 | 249 | 188 | 186 | 113 | 75 | 74 | 104 | 140 | 150 | 118 | 80 | 77 | 52 | 149 | 104 | 126 | 178 | 174 | 104 | 102 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-off | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross | on | cross-on | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | glassy | on | glassy | on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 9:11AM2.23m | 10:04PM2.38m | 10:31AM2.17m | 11:17PM2.40m | 11:49AM2.20m | 00:21AM2.47m | 12:54PM2.30m | 1:14AM2.54m | 1:48PM2.41m | 2:00AM2.60m | 2:33PM2.50m | 2:41AM2.64m | 3:13PM2.57m | 3:19AM2.64m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:31PM0.59m | 4:26AM0.78m | 4:47PM0.66m | 5:41AM0.71m | 5:57PM0.66m | 6:44AM0.59m | 6:58PM0.62m | 7:36AM0.46m | 7:49PM0.57m | 8:20AM0.35m | 8:33PM0.52m | 8:59AM0.26m | 9:14PM0.49m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | — | 6:08 | — | |
mm | 20 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 32 | 30 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 6 | WSW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | SW 13 | WNW 20 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 18 | WNW 18 | WSW 15 | WNW 16 |
322 | 249 | 188 | 186 | 113 | 75 | 12 | 66 | 140 | 150 | 118 | 80 | 77 | 44 | 149 | 104 | 98 | 178 | 174 | 87 | 102 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 5 | SW 5 | WSW 6 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | WSW 18 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | NW 13 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | W 5 | WSW 16 | SW 13 | NW 7 | WNW 18 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 15 |
6 | 7 | 3 | 24 | 21 | 32 | 74 | 104 | 7 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 52 | 45 | 12 | 126 | 99 | 97 | 104 | 84 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | N 6 | WNW 16 | NW 16 | NW 12 | W 20 | WNW 15 | WSW 18 | NW 11 | — | NW 13 | NW 13 | WSW 18 | WNW 21 | WNW 21 | WSW 17 | WNW 20 | NW 6 | NW 6 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | W 6 |
1 | 26 | 10 | 6 | 8 | 21 | 30 | 5 | — | 7 | 7 | 31 | 45 | 45 | 55 | 75 | 10 | 10 | 3 | 3 | 3 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | WSW 3 | WSW 5 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | — | — | — | WNW 7 | — | — | W 7 | — | — | W 6 | — |
— | — | — | — | 6 | 19 | — | 11 | 19 | — | — | — | — | 15 | — | — | 17 | — | — | 7 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 1055 | 58 | 9 | 1055 | 331 | 0 | 144 | 0 | 0 | 777 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 177 | 144 |
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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.










