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 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 01) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.6m 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 0.7m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Fri 1st May)1.5ft (0.4m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Tue 5th May)2ft (0.6m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°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 night). Wind will be generally light.

Thu
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
Wednesday
6
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
1
0
0
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
2
1
0
1
1
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
17
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
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
77
52
57
98
51
46
51
84
61
60
45
102
98
75
136
129
226
226
214
208
144
Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
10
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
20
WSW
10
SSW
5
S
10
WNW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
W
5
SSW
5
NNW
15
WSW
10
SW
0
S
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
glassy
High Tide
3:31AM2.66m
3:38PM2.75m
4:07AM2.69m
4:12PM2.74m
4:42AM2.68m
4:47PM2.69m
5:18AM2.64m
5:22PM2.61m
5:54AM2.56m
5:57PM2.51m
6:32AM2.45m
6:35PM2.39m
7:13AM2.35m
Low Tide
9:18PM0.32m
9:32AM0.51m
9:53PM0.27m
10:08AM0.50m
10:27PM0.25m
10:43AM0.51m
11:02PM0.28m
11:19AM0.56m
11:38PM0.35m
11:55AM0.65m
00:14AM0.45m
12:34PM0.76m
00:53AM0.57m
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6:15
6:15
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
6:13
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6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
6:21
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Temp °C
26
24
26
26
24
26
26
24
25
26
25
27
26
24
26
26
24
27
26
24
26
27
26
28
27
26
27
27
27
28
28
29
29
27
27
28
28
27
29
27
28
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
NW
17
0.4
NW
14
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
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
WSW
16
0.4
WSW
16
0.5
SW
12
0.6
WSW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
Energy kJ
77
52
57
98
47
46
42
84
49
46
45
102
98
75
136
129
226
226
214
208
144
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
SW
12
0.3
WSW
16
0.2
WSW
16
0.4
NW
14
0.4
NW
14
0.3
SW
4
0.3
WSW
18
0.4
NW
13
0.4
SW
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
15
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
18
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
3
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
NW
10
Energy kJ
24
23
22
22
51
25
51
54
2
60
44
42
39
54
14
48
39
1
5
12
17
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
SW
11
0.1
NW
8
0.3
WSW
18
0.2
WNW
13
0.4
SW
3
0.4
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
WSW
18
0.2
WSW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
4
0.2
WNW
15
0.1
NW
15
0.1
NW
14
0.3
SW
5
Energy kJ
11
4
4
6
20
5
5
3
61
17
3
44
16
61
34
14
2
21
8
8
4
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.6
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.6
WSW
3
0.4
SW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
0.4
SW
3
0.5
SW
3
0.4
SW
4
Energy kJ
10
5
9
12
8
4
8
3
4
1
1
2
5
3
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
2
1
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
3
2
1
Distance (km)
849
80
0
235
42
235
1010
0
0
235
0
231
235
58
36
235
0
28
847
80
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
5
5
9
7
4
5
5
4
4
5
4
5
4
6
9
8
9
7
7
8
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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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