Punta Barandua Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.17° S 80.83° W

Punta Barandua Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 6 pm 19 Sep 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Barandua sea temperature is
26.4°C
5.6° 

Punta Barandua surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Punta Barandua surf forecast from 20 Sep 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with 494 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 20 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 18s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Barandua this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Barandua over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 20) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Barandua in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Sep 26) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.9m 5s period and expected on Sunday (Sep 20) at 1AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 20th Sep)2ft (0.6m) 18s
Best Surf 1AM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Most Powerful 4AM (Sat 26th Sep)3.5ft (1.1m) 14s

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


Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sat afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 26°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Wed morning). Wind will be generally light.

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Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
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High Tide
10:13PM1.52m
10:14AM1.49m
11:43PM1.54m
11:44AM1.51m
00:51AM1.64m
12:53PM1.60m
1:38AM1.78m
1:43PM1.73m
2:15AM1.93m
2:24PM1.87m
2:48AM2.08m
3:02PM2.00m
3:20AM2.20m
Low Tide
4:13AM0.98m
4:54PM0.77m
5:48AM0.97m
6:12PM0.73m
6:59AM0.87m
7:10PM0.64m
7:47AM0.74m
7:54PM0.53m
8:26AM0.59m
8:32PM0.43m
9:00AM0.44m
9:07PM0.35m
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Information about the Punta Barandua Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Barandua provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Barandua can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Barandua 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 Barandua) 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 Barandua 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 Barandua is 7 km (4 miles) from the city of Santa Elena. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Elena. Santa Elena has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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