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Punta Ballena surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Tuesday 28 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
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
27.0° C
(Which is 1.2°C warmer than 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 Wednesday (Apr 29) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 6s. 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 0.5m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 04) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 3s period and expected on Tuesday (May 05) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Wed 29th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 13s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Tue 5th May) | 2ft (0.6m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Mon 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue morning, min 23°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 15 | SW 13 | NW 17 | WNW 13 | NW 14 | NW 15 | WNW 16 | WSW 16 | NW 13 | NW 14 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | WSW 18 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 | |
100 | 97 | 88 | 62 | 59 | 50 | 76 | 35 | 51 | 57 | 98 | 51 | 46 | 51 | 84 | 61 | 60 | 45 | 102 | 98 | 84 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | glassy | cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | cross | |
High Tide | 1:42PM2.63m | 2:11AM2.51m | 2:25PM2.70m | 2:54AM2.60m | 3:02PM2.74m | 3:31AM2.66m | 3:38PM2.75m | 4:07AM2.69m | 4:12PM2.74m | 4:42AM2.68m | 4:47PM2.69m | 5:18AM2.64m | 5:22PM2.61m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 7:26AM0.65m | 8:01PM0.52m | 8:13AM0.60m | 8:42PM0.41m | 8:54AM0.55m | 9:18PM0.32m | 9:32AM0.51m | 9:53PM0.27m | 10:08AM0.50m | 10:27PM0.25m | 10:43AM0.51m | 11:02PM0.28m | 11:19AM0.56m | 11:38PM0.35m | |||||||
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 | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — |
 | — | 6:22 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — |
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Temp °C | 26 | 26 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 24 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 25 |
28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 26 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 27 | 30 | 28 | 29 | 31 | 28 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | NW 17 | WNW 13 | NW 14 | NW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SW 4 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | WSW 16 | WSW 16 | WSW 15 |
 kJ | 100 | 97 | 88 | 62 | 45 | 43 | 76 | 35 | 51 | 57 | 98 | 47 | 4 | 42 | 84 | 49 | 46 | 45 | 102 | 98 | 84 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 13 | WNW 17 | SW 6 | SW 6 | NW 15 | SW 4 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WSW 16 | NW 13 | NW 14 | NW 14 | SW 4 | WSW 18 | NW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 |
| kJ | 31 | 58 | 14 | 6 | 59 | 3 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 22 | 51 | 46 | 51 | 54 | 4 | 60 | 44 | 42 | 39 | 39 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | NW 18 | SSW 6 | WNW 15 | WNW 15 | WNW 11 | WNW 16 | WNW 11 | WNW 17 | N 6 | NW 10 | NW 10 | SSW 11 | WSW 16 | SW 11 | NW 8 | WSW 18 | WNW 13 | SW 3 | NW 13 | WNW 13 | WSW 18 |
| kJ | 12 | 3 | 42 | 43 | 12 | 50 | 12 | 30 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 25 | 5 | 3 | 61 | 17 | 3 | 44 | 16 | 61 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 3 | — | SW 6 | SW 3 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | SW 4 | — | WSW 3 | — | — | SW 2 | WSW 3 |
| kJ | 13 | 5 | — | — | 5 | — | 5 | 5 | 4 | 9 | 18 | 11 | — | 7 | 7 | — | 3 | — | — | 1 | 1 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 95 | 826 | 84 | 114 | 849 | 0 | 0 | 889 | 80 | 0 | 235 | 0 | 36 | 235 | 0 | 0 | 236 | 0 | 0 | 935 | 80 |
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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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