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
27.3° C
(Which is 1.5°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.5m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 6s 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 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 27th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 1AM (Mon 27th Apr)2ft (0.6m) 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 Wed morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
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
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
15
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
17
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
WSW
16
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
167
167
103
112
99
100
97
88
62
62
50
76
35
53
57
98
51
46
51
84
61
Wind (km/h)
10
WNW
5
SW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
SW
10
WNW
5
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
5
SW
5
SSE
15
W
10
SSW
10
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
5
WSW
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
00:21AM2.30m
12:53PM2.55m
1:22AM2.40m
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
Low Tide
6:14PM0.77m
6:30AM0.70m
7:13PM0.65m
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
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6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:15
6:13
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
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1
Temp °C
26
24
26
26
24
26
25
24
27
26
24
27
26
24
26
27
24
27
26
24
26
29
27
29
28
27
29
28
27
29
27
26
29
28
27
29
28
25
28
27
27
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
14
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
15
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
NW
17
0.3
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.4
NW
15
0.4
WNW
16
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
13
0.3
WSW
15
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
167
167
103
112
99
100
97
88
62
62
43
76
24
53
57
98
47
46
42
84
48
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
14
0.1
NW
16
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
6
0.3
WNW
17
0.3
WNW
15
0.3
WNW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.3
WNW
16
0.3
SW
5
0.3
WNW
13
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
NW
14
0.4
WNW
14
0.3
WSW
18
Energy kJ
8
10
6
6
17
12
58
42
43
59
50
4
35
52
22
22
51
25
51
82
61
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
7
0.1
SW
18
0.1
W
14
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
16
0.3
WNW
13
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
6
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
13
0.2
WNW
17
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.3
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
NW
8
0.2
WNW
13
Energy kJ
2
12
4
9
11
31
14
5
13
12
12
26
30
4
4
4
20
5
5
3
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
W
3
0.3
SW
6
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
SW
6
0.3
SW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
5
0.2
WSW
3
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
WSW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
2
5
5
5
8
5
4
7
6
1
6
6
6
11
8
7
4
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
1019
36
235
961
97
42
849
0
541
889
0
0
889
0
95
1010
0
50
235
235
95
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
1
2
3
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
8
6
6
5
5
9
7
5
7
6
5
5
7
6
5
4
4
4
4
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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