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Perdernales surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Wednesday 29 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
26.9° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)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 Saturday (May 02) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s. 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 05) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Sat 2nd May) | 1ft (0.3m) 13s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Tue 5th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perdernales over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sun morning, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wed 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | |||||||||||||
WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 17 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 13 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | |
45 | 26 | 59 | 36 | 40 | 43 | 83 | 48 | 35 | 40 | 70 | 19 | 35 | 34 | 51 | 50 | 42 | 70 | 77 | 146 | 126 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | glassy | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 2:53AM2.65m | 3:02PM2.80m | 3:31AM2.71m | 3:37PM2.81m | 4:06AM2.74m | 4:12PM2.80m | 4:41AM2.74m | 4:46PM2.75m | 5:17AM2.69m | 5:21PM2.67m | 5:53AM2.61m | 5:57PM2.57m | 6:31AM2.50m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:41PM0.41m | 8:53AM0.55m | 9:18PM0.32m | 9:30AM0.52m | 9:52PM0.27m | 10:07AM0.50m | 10:27PM0.26m | 10:42AM0.51m | 11:01PM0.28m | 11:18AM0.57m | 11:37PM0.35m | 11:54AM0.65m | 00:14AM0.45m | 12:33PM0.77m | |||||||
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 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 |
 | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | 6:20 |
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Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 |
28 | 28 | 29 | 26 | 26 | 30 | 27 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 15 | WSW 13 | WNW 17 | WNW 14 | SW 4 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WSW 4 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 4 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 14 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
 kJ | 45 | 17 | 59 | 36 | 4 | 43 | 83 | 48 | 3 | 40 | 70 | 18 | 35 | 3 | 51 | 50 | 42 | 70 | 77 | 146 | 126 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 13 | WNW 16 | WSW 13 | WNW 18 | WNW 14 | SW 12 | NW 10 | WSW 16 | WNW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | W 18 | WNW 12 | WSW 17 | WSW 4 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 18 | 26 | 16 | 30 | 40 | 6 | 4 | 25 | 35 | 21 | 3 | 3 | 17 | 34 | 34 | 16 | 24 | 14 | 59 | 3 | 1 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WNW 14 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 | SW 12 | NW 10 | SW 12 | NW 9 | W 16 | NW 8 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 18 | WSW 13 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | W 18 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | NW 15 |
| kJ | 12 | 18 | 12 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 20 | 3 | 42 | 19 | 24 | 17 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 25 | 14 | 14 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 3 | — | WSW 6 | WSW 3 | — | SW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | — | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — | W 2 | — | — | WSW 3 | — | — |
| kJ | 3 | — | 3 | 6 | — | 4 | 9 | 7 | — | 7 | — | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | — | — |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 804 | 0 | 258 | 911 | 48 | 36 | 993 | 36 | 239 | 801 | 48 | 36 | 268 | 0 | 76 | 268 | 130 | 36 | 268 | 33 | 0 |
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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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