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Punta Ballena surfForecast / Manabi / Ecuador
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 01 Sep 2025 -05
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 Wednesday (Sep 03) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 8s. 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 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Sep 03) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 6s period and expected on Thursday (Sep 04) at 7PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4AM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 10PM (Wed 3rd Sep) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Ballena over the next 12 days.
Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 22°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| Period(s) (?) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 16 |
Wave (?)Graph  | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Energy (?) | 302 | 248 | 217 | 221 | 252 | 307 | 300 | 376 | 370 | 406 | 386 | 297 | 292 | 233 | 180 | 186 | 103 | 109 | 86 | 128 | 172 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross | cross- on | cross- off | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross | cross- on | cross |
High Tide / height (m) | 10:27PM 1.94 | 10:41AM 2.03 | 11:51PM 1.97 | 12:00PM 2.07 | 1:01AM 2.11 | 1:06PM 2.20 | 1:52AM 2.32 | 1:58PM 2.38 | 2:34AM 2.55 | 2:43PM 2.58 | 3:12AM 2.78 | 3:25PM 2.76 | 3:50AM 2.98 | ||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 4:05PM 0.95 | 4:29AM 1.17 | 5:22PM 0.96 | 5:52AM 1.15 | 6:34PM 0.87 | 7:02AM 1.03 | 7:29PM 0.72 | 7:56AM 0.85 | 8:15PM 0.54 | 8:40AM 0.64 | 8:55PM 0.37 | 9:22AM 0.43 | 9:35PM 0.22 | ||||||||
Monday 01 | Tuesday 02 | Wednesday 03 | Thursday 04 | Friday 05 | Saturday 06 | Sunday 07 | |||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:18 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - | 6:16 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:23 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - | - | 6:22 | - |
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Rain (mm) | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Temp. °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 24 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 22 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 26 | 24 | 22 | 26 | 25 | 22 |
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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Manabi
The wind is still cross-on at Punta Ballena (light winds from the W at Manta/Eloy Alfaro International Airport 93 km from Punta Ballena). 0.8m 6s windswell from the SW with a 0.7m 15s groundswell from the WSW and a 0.2m 8s swell from the NW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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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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