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
26.6° 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 Friday (May 08) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 18s. 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 0.9m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 09) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 11s period and expected on Sunday (May 10) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Best Surf 7AM (Fri 8th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 18s
Most Powerful10AM (Sat 9th May)3ft (0.9m) 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 Fri morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

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

Thu
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
Tuesday
12
Wednesday
13
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
0
2
1
0
1
2
1
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
0
0
1
1
0
2
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
15
0.7
WSW
19
0.7
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
140
130
61
329
312
541
386
334
291
258
148
220
142
140
89
88
108
288
252
268
246
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
S
5
SW
10
W
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
10
SSW
5
SW
10
W
5
SW
10
WSW
15
W
5
SW
10
WSW
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross
High Tide
7:15PM2.27m
7:59AM2.26m
8:02PM2.16m
8:51AM2.21m
8:59PM2.08m
9:50AM2.21m
10:07PM2.06m
10:51AM2.28m
11:16PM2.12m
11:48AM2.41m
00:20AM2.25m
12:40PM2.57m
1:15AM2.43m
Low Tide
1:36AM0.69m
2:04PM0.99m
2:24AM0.80m
3:02PM1.06m
3:20AM0.88m
4:09PM1.05m
4:22AM0.91m
5:15PM0.95m
5:24AM0.87m
6:13PM0.78m
6:22AM0.77m
7:05PM0.57m
7:16AM0.63m
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clear
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
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6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
6:20
Temp °C
26
25
27
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
28
30
29
28
28
29
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
30
29
27
29
28
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.7
WSW
19
0.7
WSW
19
0.9
WSW
18
0.8
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
WSW
17
0.8
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
Energy kJ
140
130
51
329
312
541
386
334
291
258
148
220
142
140
89
88
108
288
252
268
246
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
15
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.4
SW
6
0.5
SW
11
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
WSW
13
0.4
NW
12
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
6
0.2
WNW
12
Energy kJ
17
81
54
113
109
66
93
13
60
33
29
28
44
44
23
61
69
37
43
8
14
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
6
0.3
WSW
18
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
SW
20
0.3
SW
3
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
4
0.1
N
5
0.1
N
5
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
16
Energy kJ
11
5
61
24
15
23
23
22
33
19
12
5
15
2
23
4
1
1
13
10
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WSW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.3
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
10
0.5
SW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.3
SW
5
0.5
SW
4
0.3
SW
6
Energy kJ
3
5
5
2
5
4
36
5
1
5
4
6
5
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
1
2
3
4
1
2
3
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
3
2
2
1
Distance (km)
826
0
0
704
50
235
961
0
235
235
36
235
849
0
50
826
0
235
833
0
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
3
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
5
5
4
5
4
4
4
5
5
5
5
9
6
9
8
6
5
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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