Punta Galera surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 pm Sunday 11 Jan 2026 -05
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Punta Galera surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Punta Galera sea temperature is
26.4° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)


Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Galera this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Galera over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jan 12) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 11s period with a secondary swell of 0.3m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.4m and 4s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Galera in the next 12 days are 0.6m 18s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Jan 17) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Mon 12th Jan)1.5ft (0.4m) 11s
Best Surf 4AM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 13s
Most Powerful 1AM (Sat 17th Jan)2ft (0.6m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 25°C on Wed afternoon, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
PMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
0
0
1
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
2
0
1
1
1
1
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.5
NW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.3
NW
0.2
WNW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.6
WNW
0.5
NW
0.6
WNW
Period(s) (?)121111191318181212121110101020191817161615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)71424259177979741161301109694639795209148175125158
Wind
(km/h)
20
SW
10
SSW
5
WSW
20
WNW
5
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SSW
20
SSW
20
WSW
15
SW
20
SSW
20
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscross-
off
crossonglasscross-
off
crosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
on
crosscross-
off
crosscrosscross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:58PM
2.44
10:39AM
2.17
10:55PM
2.33
11:46AM
2.13
11:57PM
2.29
12:52PM
2.16
12:58AM
2.31
1:49PM
2.24
1:52AM
2.39
2:38PM
2.36
2:39AM
2.49
3:20PM
2.49
3:21AM
2.60
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:27AM
0.86
4:37PM
1.04
5:28AM
0.89
5:43PM
1.09
6:30AM
0.86
6:47PM
1.07
7:27AM
0.78
7:45PM
0.99
8:17AM
0.66
8:34PM
0.89
9:01AM
0.54
9:18PM
0.78
9:40AM
0.43
Sun
11
Monday
12
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunrise--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28
Sunset6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--
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Rain (mm)
-1115434--12-31------
Temp. °C252425252424242425252425252424252425252525
Feels °C (?)262629262727262726262626252626272627272828
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Information about the Punta Galera Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Galera provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Galera can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Galera 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 Galera) 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 Galera 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.

Are you planning a holiday in Esmeraldas? If you are looking for accommodation near Punta Galera, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 45 km (28 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 46 km (29 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 85 km (53 miles) away.

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