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
26.8° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Saturday (May 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 16s. 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 0.8m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 16th May)2ft (0.6m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sun 17th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 14s

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 Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Friday
15
Saturday
16
Sunday
17
Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
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
1
1
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
SW
18
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
189
180
138
203
167
241
144
109
84
105
119
80
226
226
99
140
126
137
125
84
81
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
5
SW
15
W
10
SSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
High Tide
2:18PM2.89m
2:55AM2.79m
3:06PM3.00m
3:43AM2.92m
3:54PM3.06m
4:32AM2.99m
4:43PM3.05m
5:21AM2.99m
5:34PM2.97m
6:13AM2.94m
6:26PM2.83m
7:08AM2.85m
7:22PM2.67m
Low Tide
8:07AM0.48m
8:40PM0.15m
8:56AM0.35m
9:27PM-0.00m
9:46AM0.26m
10:14PM-0.08m
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
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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
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6:20
6:20
6:20
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
Temp °C
27
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
25
24
26
26
24
30
28
27
29
28
27
30
27
28
30
29
27
30
28
28
29
27
27
29
28
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
WSW
17
0.4
NW
12
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.5
WSW
16
0.5
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
14
Energy kJ
189
180
138
203
167
241
144
109
84
54
119
36
226
226
99
140
126
137
125
84
81
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
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
0.3
SW
10
0.3
NW
11
Energy kJ
13
21
51
11
17
17
25
23
69
105
52
24
36
36
25
40
36
36
36
16
19
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.4
NW
12
0.4
SW
18
0.3
SW
4
0.1
NW
6
0.3
NW
11
0.3
NW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.3
SW
11
0.4
NW
12
0.3
SW
10
Energy kJ
21
12
12
18
11
10
31
31
23
21
35
80
2
2
20
20
19
18
18
35
15
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.3
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
3
Energy kJ
5
4
5
12
5
2
3
3
2
8
5
4
4
3
4
5
2
5
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
Distance (km)
50
829
80
114
889
95
42
889
0
36
935
0
36
235
67
50
930
235
42
782
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
4
5
5
8
5
4
5
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
9
6
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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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