Perdernales surf break

Perdernales surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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Perdernales surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Perdernales sea temperature is
26.7° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Perdernales this week:

The surf forecast for Perdernales over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Perdernales in the next 16 days are 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 19) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 18th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 13s
Most Powerful 1PM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.5m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.3
W
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
71
44
54
53
101
61
86
86
46
85
76
48
74
43
42
39
39
21
21
21
57
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
10
W
5
SW
5
WSW
10
W
5
SSW
5
W
15
WSW
5
S
10
WSW
15
W
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
cross-on
on
cross-on
glassy
on
cross
glassy
on
cross
on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
cross-on
on
cross-on
High Tide
3:54PM3.13m
4:30AM3.05m
4:43PM3.12m
5:20AM3.06m
5:33PM3.04m
6:12AM3.00m
6:26PM2.91m
7:07AM2.91m
7:22PM2.74m
8:05AM2.79m
8:22PM2.56m
9:07AM2.69m
9:29PM2.42m
Low Tide
9:44AM0.25m
10:13PM-0.09m
10:34AM0.22m
11:02PM-0.09m
11:26AM0.25m
11:52PM-0.03m
12:19PM0.34m
00:44AM0.10m
1:16PM0.47m
1:40AM0.27m
2:18PM0.61m
2:39AM0.46m
3:25PM0.71m
3:43AM0.62m
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
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Temp °C
26
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
29
29
29
30
29
29
30
29
29
30
28
28
28
28
28
30
29
29
29
29
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
17
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
14
0.3
WSW
14
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.2
WSW
13
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
71
44
44
53
101
13
86
86
36
85
76
48
74
43
42
39
39
18
17
17
4
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WSW
17
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
WSW
18
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
W
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.3
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.2
W
16
0.3
W
18
Energy kJ
16
15
54
3
13
61
13
25
46
12
27
28
28
26
12
12
12
21
21
21
57
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
W
18
0.2
W
18
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
15
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
NW
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
10
0.1
SW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
25
25
14
39
14
21
1
2
12
14
14
12
11
10
4
21
21
11
11
17
17
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
WSW
4
Energy kJ
3
4
3
3
2
3
2
1
2
1
2
4
3
3
4
3
3
7
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
130
268
36
0
996
36
0
670
36
268
804
84
48
804
48
84
268
51
83
670
48
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
2
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
4
4
4
5
4
5
4
5
6
5
5
9
5
4
5
5
4
4
4
5
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Information about the Perdernales Surf forecast

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

Perdernales is 77 km (48 miles) from Rosa Zarate. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Rosa Zarate. Rosa Zarate has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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