Surf Forecasts:
Perdernales surf forecast from 24 Aug 2026:
- Best quality surf: Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 29 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, WSW swell with 432 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Friday 28 Aug, 4AM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period with WSW swell.
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 Friday (Aug 28) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m 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 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 29) at 4AM. 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+) | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Fri 28th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 20s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Sat 29th Aug) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Perdernales over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastMostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 23 | Monday 24 | Tuesday 25 | Wednesday 26 | Thursday 27 | Friday 28 | Saturday 29 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | W 18 | W 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 20 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
64 | 61 | 57 | 52 | 46 | 48 | 44 | 21 | 20 | 27 | 25 | 59 | 51 | 121 | 186 | 399 | 264 | 416 | 300 | 276 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | cross-on | on | cross-on | cross-on | on | cross-on |
High Tide | 1:04AM2.12m | 1:10PM2.21m | 1:58AM2.27m | 2:02PM2.34m | 2:40AM2.44m | 2:45PM2.49m | 3:17AM2.62m | 3:23PM2.62m | 3:50AM2.78m | 4:00PM2.73m | 4:23AM2.90m | 4:35PM2.81m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 6:36PM0.89m | 7:03AM1.07m | 7:34PM0.77m | 7:58AM0.94m | 8:20PM0.64m | 8:42AM0.79m | 8:59PM0.50m | 9:21AM0.64m | 9:35PM0.39m | 9:57AM0.50m | 10:08PM0.31m | 10:32AM0.38m | 10:42PM0.27m | |||||||
— | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | |
6:25 | — | — | 6:25 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:24 | — | — | 6:23 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 30 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 18 | WSW 18 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 4 | W 18 | WSW 4 | WSW 17 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | W 19 | W 18 | W 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 |
64 | 61 | 57 | 52 | 46 | 48 | 44 | 21 | 8 | 27 | 6 | 59 | 51 | 80 | 186 | 399 | 264 | 416 | 300 | 276 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 12 | WSW 12 | WSW 11 | WSW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 14 | NW 13 | W 18 | WSW 4 | W 21 | WSW 4 | WSW 14 | W 11 | WSW 13 | NW 11 | NW 11 | — |
14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 4 | 36 | 5 | 64 | 2 | 59 | 5 | 5 | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 8 | W 12 | W 12 | W 8 | SW 14 | NW 14 | NW 14 | NW 13 | SW 10 | SW 10 | WSW 15 | NW 12 | NW 12 | W 20 | NW 7 | NW 6 | NW 11 | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 6 | 6 | 121 | 2 | 2 | 5 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | SW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | WSW 5 | WSW 4 | WSW 5 | — | W 4 | — | — | W 3 | — | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 | WSW 4 |
10 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 16 | 23 | 12 | — | 9 | — | — | 6 | — | 3 | 11 | 9 | 7 | 19 | 11 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 743 | 48 | 36 | 823 | 233 | 36 | 914 | 264 | 88 | 801 | 268 | 84 | 952 | 239 | 84 | 905 | 233 | 36 | 823 | 239 |
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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.











