Punta Ballena surf break

Punta Ballena surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

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Punta Ballena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
26.0° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Ballena this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballena in the next 16 days are 1.2m 18s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 31) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 26) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Tue 26th May)3ft (0.9m) 14s
Best Surf 1AM (Sun 31st May)2.5ft (0.8m) 20s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 31st May)4ft (1.2m) 18s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
Thursday
28
Friday
29
Saturday
30
Sunday
31
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
1
3
3
1
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.4
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.8
WSW
20
0.9
WSW
19
1.1
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
17
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
411
330
316
239
232
178
175
172
86
138
156
84
144
268
299
218
291
432
572
768
867
Wind (km/h)
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
W
5
WSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
S
5
W
10
W
10
SW
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
High Tide
11:15AM2.52m
11:50PM2.28m
12:13PM2.51m
00:51AM2.32m
1:04PM2.52m
1:42AM2.38m
1:49PM2.54m
2:26AM2.44m
2:30PM2.56m
3:06AM2.50m
3:09PM2.58m
3:44AM2.54m
3:46PM2.59m
Low Tide
4:50AM0.73m
5:41PM0.72m
5:53AM0.78m
6:38PM0.66m
6:50AM0.79m
7:27PM0.58m
7:40AM0.77m
8:10PM0.50m
8:24AM0.73m
8:49PM0.43m
9:04AM0.68m
9:27PM0.38m
9:43AM0.64m
10:04PM0.34m
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6:13
6:13
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:22
6:22
6:22
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1
Temp °C
27
27
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
28
29
27
30
28
27
28
27
27
29
28
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
31
29
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.7
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.7
WSW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.6
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
16
0.9
SW
14
0.9
WSW
19
1.1
WSW
18
1.2
WSW
17
Energy kJ
411
330
316
239
232
178
175
172
72
138
156
73
144
268
299
218
291
301
572
768
867
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WNW
12
0.4
WSW
15
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
21
0.8
WSW
20
0.7
SW
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
13
Energy kJ
23
22
14
5
17
17
27
14
86
48
14
84
80
79
54
102
258
432
206
8
7
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WSW
4
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
SW
21
0.3
SW
19
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.4
WSW
22
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
10
Energy kJ
8
21
21
7
5
5
1
1
14
14
17
55
5
5
5
181
4
4
21
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
3
0.6
SW
4
Energy kJ
11
12
5
5
6
3
8
8
5
8
6
4
3
2
1
8
8
13
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
235
235
0
36
961
0
58
935
0
36
889
80
235
235
0
95
235
0
0
704
80
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
4
4
4
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
4
9
9
6
9
9
6
9
8
6
5
5
5
5
5
7
7
5
5
8
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Information about the Punta Ballena Surf forecast

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

Punta Ballena is 48 km (30 miles) from Bahia de Caraques. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Bahia de Caraques. Bahia de Caraques has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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