Punta Ballena surf break

Punta Ballena surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Monday 29 Dec 2025 -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
25.4° 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 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jan 01) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.7m 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 12 days are 0.6m 14s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Jan 04) at 7AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 11s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 01) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Thu 1st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Best Surf 7AM (Thu 1st Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 7AM (Sun 4th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 14s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 12 days.

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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
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Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.2
WSW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.3
SW
0.4
NW
0.4
WNW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
WSW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)121212121211151514141312121110161514141313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)152322222125568592898212411496646556138798784
Wind
(km/h)
10
WNW
5
W
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
W
15
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
15
SW
15
SW
20
WSW
10
SW
10
WSW
10
WNW
10
WSW
10
WSW
15
W
10
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
oncross-
on
crosscross-
on
crosscrosscross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:52PM
2.57
11:39AM
2.32
11:58PM
2.60
12:49PM
2.43
1:04AM
2.68
1:52PM
2.58
2:05AM
2.78
2:50PM
2.74
3:02AM
2.87
3:44PM
2.89
3:55AM
2.93
4:34PM
2.99
4:45AM
2.95
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:30PM
0.78
5:25AM
0.59
5:40PM
0.76
6:30AM
0.47
6:50PM
0.68
7:32AM
0.32
7:55PM
0.56
8:30AM
0.16
8:54PM
0.44
9:23AM
0.04
9:48PM
0.34
10:13AM
-0.03
10:40PM
0.29
11:01AM
-0.04
Mon
29
Tuesday
30
Wednesday
31
Thursday
01
Friday
02
Saturday
03
Sunday
04
Sunrise--6:18--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:22--6:22
Sunset6:27--6:27--6:28--6:28--6:29--6:29--6:30--
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Rain (mm)
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Temp. °C252425252325242324252425252325242424252424
Feels °C (?)272726262526252525262525252427262726262626
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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 12 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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