Loberia surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

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Loberia surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Loberia sea temperature is
27.3° C
(Which is 2.6°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Loberia this week:

The surf forecast for Loberia over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Loberia in the next 16 days are 1.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Thu 7th May)4ft (1.2m) 13s
Best Surf 6AM (Fri 8th May)3ft (0.9m) 20s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sat 9th May)6ft (1.9m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Loberia over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Mon
11
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
1
2
1
3
2
2
3
4
3
4
3
3
4
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
18
0.9
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1.5
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
463
477
427
752
822
613
491
389
339
541
596
954
1324
1875
981
778
581
455
443
362
268
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SSW
5
S
5
SSW
10
S
5
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
10
SE
15
SE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
ESE
10
E
10
E
10
SE
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
on
on
on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
High Tide
4:48AM1.84m
4:48PM1.81m
5:25AM1.78m
5:25PM1.73m
6:07AM1.71m
6:07PM1.63m
6:54AM1.65m
6:58PM1.55m
7:51AM1.61m
8:03PM1.49m
8:54AM1.62m
9:17PM1.49m
9:57AM1.67m
Low Tide
10:35PM0.29m
10:51AM0.54m
11:08PM0.36m
11:27AM0.61m
11:45PM0.44m
12:09PM0.68m
00:26AM0.52m
12:58PM0.74m
1:14AM0.60m
1:58PM0.77m
2:13AM0.65m
3:09PM0.75m
3:20AM0.67m
4:19PM0.67m
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
2
1
Temp °C
26
26
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
27
27
26
26
27
26
26
26
29
29
30
29
30
30
30
31
31
30
29
30
29
30
30
30
29
31
30
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
15
1.4
SSW
14
1.3
SSW
14
1.2
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
13
1.1
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
18
1.2
SSW
13
1.5
S
13
1.5
SSW
18
1.9
SSW
16
1.4
SSW
16
1.3
SSW
16
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
Energy kJ
463
477
427
752
822
613
491
389
339
541
491
759
1324
1875
981
778
300
265
211
242
248
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.6
SSE
8
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.9
SSW
12
0.9
SSW
20
1.3
SSW
18
1
SSW
12
0.3
NW
12
1.3
S
11
1.2
S
11
1.1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
1
SSW
15
0.9
SSW
14
0.9
SW
14
Energy kJ
58
62
63
45
45
44
45
82
63
267
596
954
278
22
423
326
581
455
443
362
268
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SSW
20
0.7
SSW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.3
S
10
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.4
SW
20
0.4
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SSE
6
0.9
SSE
7
0.3
NW
12
0.8
SSE
7
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
75
318
175
17
29
28
97
133
209
60
62
23
69
34
33
33
28
27
27
26
23
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
1
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
97
975
975
974
974
975
0
97
3
0
0
3
0
3
3
0
0
0
0
0
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
9
6
8
5
5
5
7
5
5
5
5
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
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Information about the Loberia Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Loberia provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Loberia can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Loberia 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 (Loberia) 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 Loberia 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Galapagos - San Cristobal? If you are looking for accommodation near Loberia, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galapagos - San Cristobal, consider staying in Galapagos Islands which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Galapagos - San Cristobal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Cristobal which is 55 km (34 miles) away and Bahia de la Academia, 81 km (50 miles) away.

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