Punta Ballena surf break

Punta Ballena surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Tuesday 05 May 2026 -05
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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
26.5° C
(Which is 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 Wednesday (May 06) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.7m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be 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 glassy 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 4PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Wed 6th May)2.5ft (0.7m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Sat 9th May)2.5ft (0.8m) 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

Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Tue
5
Wednesday
6
Thursday
7
Friday
8
Saturday
9
Sunday
10
Monday
11
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
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
2
3
1
2
1
0
0
0
0
1
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
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
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
129
226
223
214
208
142
140
130
54
329
312
541
386
458
291
223
148
144
217
140
89
Wind (km/h)
10
WSW
5
SSW
5
S
15
W
5
S
0
NNW
15
W
10
SW
5
SSW
15
W
10
SSW
0
W
15
W
5
SW
5
WSW
15
W
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
cross
glassy
glassy
cross-on
glassy
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross
cross-on
High Tide
5:57PM2.51m
6:32AM2.45m
6:35PM2.39m
7:13AM2.35m
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
Low Tide
00:14AM0.45m
12:34PM0.76m
00:53AM0.57m
1:16PM0.88m
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
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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
6:21
6:21
6:20
6:20
6:20
6
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Temp °C
25
25
26
26
25
27
26
24
27
26
24
27
26
25
26
26
24
26
26
24
26
28
29
30
28
29
29
28
27
29
28
28
31
28
29
29
28
27
28
28
27
29
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
WSW
14
0.7
WSW
16
0.7
SW
15
0.7
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
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
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
16
0.7
WSW
16
0.6
WSW
15
0.6
WSW
15
0.7
SW
15
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
14
Energy kJ
129
226
223
214
208
142
140
130
51
329
312
541
386
458
291
223
148
144
217
140
89
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
17
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.2
WNW
11
0.3
SW
3
0.2
WNW
13
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
0.3
NW
12
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.4
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
Energy kJ
46
53
21
12
2
18
17
81
54
113
109
66
93
22
43
30
26
28
44
44
23
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.2
WNW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
15
0.2
WNW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
11
0.2
WNW
9
0.4
SW
4
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.3
NW
12
0.2
WNW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
15
0.3
NW
14
0.2
WNW
11
0.1
W
7
0.1
SW
20
0.2
WSW
18
Energy kJ
14
14
5
8
19
11
11
8
3
24
15
23
23
21
33
33
29
11
1
15
33
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
3
0.2
WSW
2
0.4
SW
3
0.4
SW
6
0.4
SW
6
0.3
W
3
0.3
WNW
11
0.3
SW
6
0.4
WSW
3
0.2
WSW
3
Energy kJ
2
1
2
8
8
1
24
5
3
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
3
2
2
2
2
1
3
1
1
1
2
3
4
2
1
4
1
1
2
1
1
Distance (km)
236
0
0
935
0
0
826
80
0
961
0
0
826
80
128
826
80
95
235
36
42
Best forecast wave conditions in Manabi
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
2
3
3
4
3
2
3
2
2
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
9
6
7
5
5
6
7
7
6
5
5
5
6
5
5
5
7
9
9
9
9
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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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