Punta Ballena Surf Break

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Issued: 6 am 30 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
27.7° C

3.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Punta Ballena surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Ballena surf forecast from 30 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 6 Jul, 10PM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 18s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 629 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Wednesday 1 Jul, 1AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.7m), 16s period with WSW swell.

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 Wednesday (Jul 01) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 14s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 1.0m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Wed 1st Jul)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf10PM (Mon 6th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 18s
Most Powerful 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s

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 Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
30
Wednesday
1
Thursday
2
Friday
3
Saturday
4
Sunday
5
Monday
6
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
0
1
1
0
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
SW
18
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.5
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
193
232
322
322
191
310
255
232
178
181
142
102
100
255
261
260
253
332
373
547
Wind (km/h)
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
5
SW
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
Wind State
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
High Tide
4:06PM2.53m
4:43AM2.55m
4:44PM2.55m
5:20AM2.60m
5:22PM2.55m
5:56AM2.62m
5:59PM2.52m
6:32AM2.63m
6:36PM2.47m
7:07AM2.62m
7:16PM2.41m
7:45AM2.60m
8:00PM2.35m
Low Tide
10:04AM0.69m
10:24PM0.37m
10:44AM0.67m
11:01PM0.36m
11:22AM0.66m
11:37PM0.38m
12:01PM0.67m
00:12AM0.42m
12:39PM0.68m
00:47AM0.49m
1:18PM0.70m
1:24AM0.57m
2:00PM0.70m
2:06AM0.65m
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:28
6:28
6:28
6:28
6:29
6:29
6:29
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Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
28
26
25
27
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
25
Feels °C
29
29
27
29
29
27
29
28
27
30
28
28
29
27
28
30
28
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
18
0.6
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.7
SW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
20
0.7
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
Energy kJ
207
193
232
322
322
191
310
255
232
178
181
142
102
100
255
261
173
253
332
373
547
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.2
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.3
SW
18
0.1
N
6
0.1
N
5
0.1
SW
21
0.1
N
5
0.2
WSW
20
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.3
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
24
0.4
WSW
22
0.5
WSW
21
0.6
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.5
SW
15
0.1
NW
9
Energy kJ
138
89
89
2
1
49
1
1
18
1
37
38
80
63
54
181
260
160
144
104
3
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.3
N
6
0.1
NW
9
0.1
NW
8
0.2
N
6
0.1
W
9
0.1
N
6
0.1
W
21
0.1
N
5
0.1
W
11
0.1
W
13
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
8
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
3
6
7
3
3
3
2
1
9
1
2
3
4
4
3
6
6
7
5
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
6
0.7
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
5
0.9
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.2
W
7
0.3
WSW
3
Energy kJ
12
15
18
14
32
16
12
16
15
9
9
7
5
4
3
1
2
4
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
4
2
1
2
2
2
3
1
2
1
1
1
3
2
2
1
4
3
3
3
Distance (km)
0
826
0
275
746
80
0
847
95
50
704
120
42
826
82
0
763
235
50
829
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
1
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
4
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
1
3
4
4
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
8
7
5
8
5
9
5
4
5
6
9
9
9
7
6
8
7
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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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