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Palmas Grandes surfForecast / Galapagos – Santa Cruz / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 11 am Tuesday 12 May 2026 -06Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Palmas Grandes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Palmas Grandes sea temperature is
27.5° C
(Which is 3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Palmas Grandes this week:
The surf forecast for Palmas Grandes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (May 15) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Palmas Grandes in the next 16 days are 1.2m 15s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 13) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 6s period and expected on Friday (May 15) at 6PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 12AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 12AM (Fri 15th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 6AM (Wed 13th May) | 4ft (1.2m) 15s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Palmas Grandes over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | Monday 18 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SSW 17 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 | |
184 | 525 | 516 | 561 | 568 | 463 | 538 | 390 | 309 | 219 | 265 | 325 | 384 | 294 | 273 | 219 | 146 | 176 | 121 | 201 | 173 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 10:49AM1.61m | 11:22PM1.46m | 11:38AM1.72m | 00:15AM1.58m | 12:25PM1.82m | 1:04AM1.71m | 1:12PM1.91m | 1:51AM1.81m | 1:59PM1.96m | 2:38AM1.89m | 2:46PM1.98m | 3:27AM1.92m | 3:35PM1.95m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:17PM0.49m | 5:19AM0.51m | 6:05PM0.35m | 6:11AM0.42m | 6:51PM0.20m | 7:01AM0.33m | 7:36PM0.07m | 7:51AM0.25m | 8:22PM-0.02m | 8:40AM0.20m | 9:08PM-0.06m | 9:30AM0.19m | 9:56PM-0.05m | ||||||||
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 | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:56 | — | — |
 | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — | — | 6:00 | — |
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Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 |
29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 10 | SSW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 15 | SSW 16 |
 kJ | 163 | 525 | 516 | 561 | 568 | 463 | 538 | 390 | 309 | 219 | 265 | 325 | 384 | 294 | 273 | 219 | 142 | 131 | 98 | 201 | 173 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 13 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | SSE 8 | SSW 16 | SSE 7 | SSE 9 | SSW 19 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | SSW 16 | SSW 18 | SSW 18 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 |
| kJ | 180 | 163 | 132 | 132 | 105 | 96 | 94 | 92 | 90 | 65 | 102 | 50 | 15 | 35 | 81 | 107 | 146 | 176 | 121 | 55 | 114 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 17 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | N 6 | N 6 | SW 18 | SSW 16 | N 6 | SW 20 | SSW 19 | N 6 | N 7 | N 6 | N 8 | N 7 | SW 15 | SSW 18 | SW 22 |
| kJ | 184 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 12 | 51 | 1 | 15 | 37 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 54 | 61 | 18 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | — | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 6 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 | SSE 7 |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 100 | 92 | — | 53 | 72 | 75 | 79 | 82 | 65 | 82 | 79 | 62 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 44 | 1293 | 44 | 44 | 104 | 44 | 104 | 104 | 0 | 104 | 104 | 104 | 1081 | 1293 | 1081 | 44 | 1293 | 44 | 44 | 1081 | 1081 |
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Information about the Palmas Grandes Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Palmas Grandes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Palmas Grandes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Palmas Grandes 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 (Palmas Grandes) 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 Palmas Grandes 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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