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
26.4° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 19) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 15s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s is also forecast. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s 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 1.0m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 25) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Tue 19th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 19th May)2ft (0.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 25th May)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s

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 Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
0
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
2
Swell
Height Map
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Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
1
WSW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
105
119
80
226
226
99
97
126
137
125
84
81
78
77
52
52
53
107
211
371
475
Wind (km/h)
5
WNW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
W
15
W
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
4:43PM3.05m
5:21AM2.99m
5:34PM2.97m
6:13AM2.94m
6:26PM2.83m
7:08AM2.85m
7:22PM2.67m
8:06AM2.73m
8:23PM2.50m
9:08AM2.63m
9:31PM2.36m
10:12AM2.55m
10:42PM2.28m
Low Tide
10:36AM0.22m
11:02PM-0.09m
11:27AM0.26m
11:52PM-0.02m
12:20PM0.35m
00:45AM0.11m
1:18PM0.48m
1:40AM0.28m
2:20PM0.61m
2:40AM0.46m
3:27PM0.70m
3:44AM0.61m
4:36PM0.74m
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
rain showers
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part cloud
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
3
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
30
28
29
29
28
28
29
28
27
27
27
26
30
29
27
29
28
27
30
29
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
NW
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
WSW
14
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
1
WSW
16
Energy kJ
54
119
36
226
226
99
97
126
137
125
84
81
78
77
45
44
44
107
211
371
475
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.3
NW
11
0.4
SW
4
0.3
NW
11
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.3
WSW
15
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
105
52
24
36
35
25
40
36
36
36
35
19
4
19
52
52
53
44
24
15
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
6
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.2
WSW
10
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
21
35
80
2
2
20
20
19
18
17
16
9
19
21
11
18
17
23
16
10
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2
3
2
6
5
11
6
6
8
8
4
5
6
5
8
5
7
2
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
1
2
2
Distance (km)
0
235
36
235
826
0
235
826
0
80
235
50
0
826
0
95
826
97
58
1007
67
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
2
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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