Punta Ballena Surf Break
Lat Long: 0.18° S 80.33° W

Punta Ballena Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Punta Ballena

Issued: 12 am 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

Forecast update in  hr  min

Today's Punta Ballena sea temperature is
26.9° C

1.4°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 8 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 8 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, WSW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 8 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s period, WSW swell with 1,764 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 8 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 19s 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 Monday (Jun 08) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 19s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 7s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Ballena in the next 16 days are 1.6m 19s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jun 08) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Best Surf 7AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s
Most Powerful 7AM (Mon 8th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 19s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
4
3
3
3
2
1
2
0
2
1
0
1
2
2
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
17
0.7
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.4
WSW
24
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1561
1508
1206
657
649
403
301
248
164
149
142
193
237
441
335
279
275
217
211
164
217
Wind (km/h)
5
S
10
W
5
WSW
10
SSW
5
WNW
5
NNE
5
WSW
15
W
5
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
S
5
SW
15
SW
10
SW
Wind State
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:06AM2.41m
9:26PM2.17m
9:58AM2.44m
10:29PM2.19m
10:55AM2.50m
11:34PM2.27m
11:53AM2.59m
00:37AM2.39m
12:52PM2.69m
1:36AM2.55m
1:49PM2.80m
2:32AM2.71m
2:44PM2.90m
3:26AM2.86m
Low Tide
3:27PM0.88m
3:33AM0.82m
4:25PM0.81m
4:32AM0.82m
5:25PM0.69m
5:35AM0.78m
6:23PM0.53m
6:37AM0.69m
7:20PM0.36m
7:37AM0.56m
8:14PM0.19m
8:34AM0.44m
9:07PM0.05m
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6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:16
6:18
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6:22
6:22
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
6:23
 mm
1
3
1
1
12
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
27
25
26
26
25
26
25
25
25
25
25
26
25
24
26
25
24
Feels °C
29
29
29
30
31
29
30
28
29
29
26
27
28
28
28
29
26
27
29
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.6
WSW
18
1.6
WSW
17
1.5
WSW
17
1.2
WSW
16
1.2
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
WSW
17
0.7
SW
13
0.9
WSW
16
0.9
SW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.8
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
14
Energy kJ
1561
1508
1206
657
649
403
301
248
164
149
142
193
173
441
335
279
275
217
211
164
134
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.1
NW
7
0.3
W
6
0.5
WNW
10
0.5
NW
8
0.5
NW
8
0.4
NW
8
0.5
NW
9
0.6
WNW
10
0.6
WNW
9
0.6
SW
13
0.7
WSW
16
0.5
NW
9
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.3
NW
8
0.4
SW
5
0.3
SW
5
0.2
WNW
7
0.4
WSW
24
Energy kJ
5
2
2
7
54
34
28
16
42
63
58
109
237
40
19
10
11
6
4
5
217
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.3
NW
10
0.2
WSW
4
0.3
SW
5
0.3
SW
6
0.3
NW
10
0.1
SW
20
0.4
SW
18
0.4
SW
18
0.6
WNW
11
0.5
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.2
WSW
26
0.2
WSW
20
Energy kJ
5
5
5
17
2
4
5
16
16
86
86
78
47
5
10
11
10
6
65
37
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.5
SW
6
0.7
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
Energy kJ
4
2
3
18
15
14
10
12
12
8
8
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
2
Distance (km)
0
235
36
0
36
36
0
728
0
232
723
95
0
0
0
0
719
0
36
763
95
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Rating
(10 max)
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2
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
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2
2
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4
3
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Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
7
9
6
6
5
9
9
7
6
5
7
8
4
4
5
5
9
7
5
5
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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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