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Manglecito surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Manglecito sea temperature is
27.4° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Manglecito this week:
The surf forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 07) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manglecito in the next 16 days are 0.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (May 08) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.7m 16s period and expected on Saturday (May 09) at 9AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 3AM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 3AM (Thu 7th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Fri 8th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu afternoon. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Sat morning. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 6 | Thursday 7 | Friday 8 | Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tue 12 | |||||||||||||||
Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | NW 12 | |
33 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 52 | 0 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 58 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 23 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | cross-off | off | glassy | glassy | glassy | on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross | cross | cross | |
High Tide | 5:28AM1.75m | 5:27PM1.69m | 6:11AM1.67m | 6:08PM1.60m | 6:59AM1.61m | 6:58PM1.52m | 7:54AM1.59m | 7:59PM1.47m | 8:55AM1.61m | 9:10PM1.47m | 9:55AM1.68m | 10:20PM1.52m | 10:49AM1.78m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 11:08PM0.32m | 11:29AM0.59m | 11:47PM0.41m | 12:12PM0.68m | 00:31AM0.50m | 1:04PM0.76m | 1:21AM0.59m | 2:06PM0.79m | 2:19AM0.64m | 3:15PM0.77m | 3:22AM0.66m | 4:20PM0.68m | 4:23AM0.63m | 5:16PM0.55m | |||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 |
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Temp °C | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 29 | 30 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 18 | S 13 | S 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 10 | S 10 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 |
 kJ | 610 | 585 | 537 | 390 | 302 | 233 | 395 | 582 | 573 | 954 | 1482 | 798 | 620 | 245 | 226 | 169 | 188 | 192 | 201 | 205 | 218 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | S 8 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSW 20 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | NW 12 | S 11 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 42 | 42 | 42 | 30 | 52 | 52 | 49 | 432 | 644 | 258 | 22 | 363 | 284 | 499 | 344 | 334 | 211 | 191 | 180 | 142 | 452 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | SW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SW 16 | NW 12 | SSE 7 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 12 |
| kJ | 33 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 87 | 207 | 158 | 211 | 52 | 55 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 58 | 23 | 81 | 188 | 23 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 964 | 960 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 13 |
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Manglecito Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Manglecito provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Manglecito can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Manglecito 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 (Manglecito) 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 Manglecito 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.
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