Punta Ballena Surf Break

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Issued: 12 pm 06 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
27.1° C

2.6°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 6 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 7 Jul, 10AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 17s period, WSW swell with 601 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 7 Jul, 7AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 17s 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 Tuesday (Jul 07) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 17s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 5s 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 10AM. 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+) 7AM (Tue 7th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 17s
Best Surf10AM (Tue 7th Jul)3.5ft (1.0m) 17s
Most Powerful10AM (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 Mon morning, min 24°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
6
Tuesday
7
Wednesday
8
Thursday
9
Friday
10
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
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
2
3
1
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
1
1
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
332
377
491
601
412
397
314
239
212
196
144
144
255
220
279
206
206
162
142
88
96
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
15
WSW
5
W
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
Wind State
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
8:00PM2.35m
8:27AM2.58m
8:51PM2.29m
9:15AM2.55m
9:50PM2.26m
10:12AM2.53m
10:57PM2.27m
11:16AM2.54m
00:08AM2.34m
12:24PM2.59m
1:16AM2.47m
1:30PM2.68m
2:18AM2.64m
Low Tide
2:00PM0.70m
2:06AM0.65m
2:48PM0.70m
2:54AM0.73m
3:42PM0.68m
3:51AM0.78m
4:44PM0.63m
4:58AM0.80m
5:50PM0.55m
6:09AM0.75m
6:55PM0.42m
7:18AM0.65m
7:57PM0.27m
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:29
6:29
6:29
6:29
6:30
6:30
6:30
 mm
Temp °C
27
26
25
26
27
24
27
27
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
Feels °C
30
29
29
28
30
27
28
28
27
29
28
27
28
28
26
29
29
27
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
WSW
19
0.8
WSW
18
0.9
WSW
18
1
WSW
17
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
332
377
491
601
412
397
314
239
212
196
144
144
255
220
279
206
206
162
142
88
96
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
4
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
16
0.2
WSW
18
0.1
NW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
146
84
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
10
9
31
8
42
8
7
7
7
7
30
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
9
0.1
W
18
0.1
W
17
0.1
W
16
0.1
W
16
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
W
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
N
10
0.1
W
22
0.1
W
24
0.1
W
22
0.1
NW
13
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
7
5
5
3
6
6
5
5
10
4
4
8
2
8
2
9
11
9
7
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
6
0.6
SW
4
0.3
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.8
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
5
8
2
3
10
7
10
20
9
8
11
7
6
5
6
7
12
6
4
7
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
3
4
1
3
3
1
1
2
1
2
3
1
2
3
2
1
2
1
Distance (km)
42
829
95
0
236
275
235
829
95
95
782
95
0
235
120
80
236
202
82
235
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
4
4
3
2
2
4
4
3
3
3
3
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
8
9
7
7
6
6
6
5
5
4
5
5
4
9
7
5
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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