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Manglecito surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 pm Friday 08 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Today's Manglecito sea temperature is
27.3° 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 Saturday (May 09) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Manglecito in the next 16 days are 0.4m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 10) at 6PM. Winds are predicted to be glassy 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+) | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 3PM (Sat 9th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 15s |
| Most Powerful | 6PM (Sun 10th May) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Manglecito over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Sun afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Sat morning, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed morning. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Saturday 9 | Sunday 10 | Monday 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Fri 15 | |||||||||||||||
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 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SSE 10 | SSW 17 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | |
37 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 58 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 28 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 7:54AM1.59m | 7:59PM1.47m | 8:55AM1.61m | 9:10PM1.47m | 9:55AM1.68m | 10:20PM1.52m | 10:49AM1.78m | 11:21PM1.63m | 11:39AM1.90m | 00:15AM1.76m | 12:27PM2.02m | 1:04AM1.90m | 1:14PM2.12m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 1:21AM0.59m | 2:06PM0.79m | 2:19AM0.64m | 3:15PM0.77m | 3:22AM0.66m | 4:20PM0.68m | 4:23AM0.63m | 5:16PM0.55m | 5:20AM0.56m | 6:05PM0.38m | 6:13AM0.46m | 6:52PM0.22m | 7:03AM0.35m | ||||||||
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 | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — |
 | — | — | 5:57 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 | — | — | 5:55 |
— | — | — | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2 | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 |
29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | S 11 | S 10 | S 9 | S 9 | S 10 | S 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SW 14 | SSW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 13 |
 kJ | 954 | 1608 | 798 | 279 | 240 | 217 | 207 | 226 | 188 | 201 | 201 | 205 | 537 | 568 | 623 | 469 | 538 | 443 | 309 | 249 | 295 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 12 | NW 12 | S 11 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SSW 16 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SW 16 | SSW 16 |
| kJ | 416 | 22 | 357 | 620 | 377 | 344 | 272 | 211 | 194 | 180 | 180 | 452 | 183 | 148 | 148 | 136 | 127 | 124 | 111 | 69 | 102 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | SW 18 | SSW 17 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 13 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 15 | NW 14 | NW 13 |
| kJ | 37 | 34 | 54 | 54 | 28 | 27 | 61 | 58 | 23 | 81 | 193 | 38 | 27 | 27 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 33 | 33 | 28 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 62 | 64 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 15 | 98 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 967 | 98 | 967 | 967 | 98 |
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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