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Las Tunas surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
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Las Tunas surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Las Tunas sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is 2.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Las Tunas this week:
The surf forecast for Las Tunas over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Apr 28) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 6s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Las Tunas in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 05) at 7PM. 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+) | 7PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7PM (Tue 28th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 7PM (Tue 5th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Las Tunas over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Tue afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 25°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 18 | WSW 13 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | |
273 | 215 | 168 | 136 | 132 | 96 | 120 | 149 | 69 | 73 | 83 | 66 | 57 | 104 | 104 | 109 | 156 | 125 | 161 | 218 | 251 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | on | |
High Tide | 1:55PM2.76m | 2:26AM2.60m | 2:37PM2.83m | 3:09AM2.68m | 3:15PM2.86m | 3:47AM2.73m | 3:50PM2.86m | 4:23AM2.74m | 4:22PM2.82m | 4:56AM2.73m | 4:53PM2.76m | 5:30AM2.68m | 5:25PM2.67m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:18PM0.46m | 8:30AM0.59m | 8:59PM0.36m | 9:10AM0.57m | 9:36PM0.30m | 9:46AM0.57m | 10:09PM0.27m | 10:21AM0.61m | 10:41PM0.29m | 10:54AM0.66m | 11:13PM0.33m | 11:27AM0.74m | 11:45PM0.40m | ||||||||
6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
— | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | 1 | 4 | — | — | 1 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 11 | SW 5 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | WSW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 |
273 | 215 | 38 | 136 | 29 | 96 | 120 | 60 | 69 | 68 | 50 | 12 | 57 | 104 | 18 | 10 | 156 | 108 | 161 | 218 | 251 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | WNW 18 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | SW 13 | SSW 6 | WNW 17 | W 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SSW 11 | SW 15 | SW 13 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 8 |
6 | 30 | 168 | 22 | 132 | 18 | 58 | 15 | 65 | 73 | 83 | 30 | 30 | 11 | 104 | 88 | 77 | 125 | 74 | 51 | 12 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | W 13 | WNW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | WSW 16 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | W 14 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | S 10 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | WNW 13 | SW 18 |
6 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 45 | 50 | 14 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 27 | 66 | 35 | 35 | 70 | 109 | 2 | 6 | 5 | 33 | 49 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | — | — | — | — | SW 6 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | SW 7 | — |
43 | 60 | — | — | — | — | 9 | 149 | 10 | 13 | 15 | — | 11 | 20 | — | — | 13 | — | — | 11 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 277 | 986 | 67 | 76 | 277 | 31 | 66 | 233 | 39 | 67 | 980 | 39 | 67 | 980 | 66 | 67 | 944 | 0 | 56 | 873 | 3 |
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Information about the Las Tunas Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Las Tunas provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Las Tunas can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Las Tunas 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 (Las Tunas) 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 Las Tunas 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.
Las Tunas is 43 km (27 miles) from Jipijapa. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jipijapa. Jipijapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.











