Punta Galera Surf Forecast

/ Esmeraldas (8 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.81° N 80.06° W)

Surf Forecasts:

Punta Galera surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Monday 13 Oct 2025 -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 26.2° C
(Which is slightly warmer than usual)

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 Tuesday (Oct 14) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 13s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 11s. Another secondary swell of 0.5m 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 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Oct 17) at 10AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.1m 5s period and expected on Wednesday (Oct 15) at 7AM.

Wave Type	Time (-05) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	4AM (Tue 14th Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Best Surf	4AM (Tue 14th Oct)	2.5ft (0.8m) 13s
Most Powerful	10AM (Fri 17th Oct)	3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

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

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	Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Mon morning, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.									Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 24°C on Thu morning, min 22°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.
	Monday 13			Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19
	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night
Rating (10 max)	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	1	1	1	1	2	2	0	0	1
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW
Period(s) (?)	14	14	13	13	13	12	12	12	17	17	15	15	16	16	14	15	15	14	14	13	13
Wave Graph (?)
kJ (?)	331	265	205	205	163	90	90	89	100	362	276	344	653	560	276	479	472	407	368	352	253
Wind (km/h)	SW	WSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SW	SW	WSW	SSW	SW	SW	WSW
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross	cross- off	cross	cross	cross
High Tide / height (m)			8:46PM 2.56	9:07AM 2.44		10:02PM 2.44	10:29AM 2.32		11:23PM 2.43	11:50AM 2.32		12:32AM 2.52	12:58PM 2.42		1:26AM 2.63		1:50PM 2.53	2:09AM 2.74		2:33PM 2.65	2:46AM 2.83
Low Tide / height (m)		2:21PM 0.49	2:58AM 0.81		3:32PM 0.67		4:19AM 0.92	4:52PM 0.76		5:42AM 0.91	6:06PM 0.76		6:50AM 0.80		7:06PM 0.70	7:42AM 0.66		7:54PM 0.63	8:24AM 0.53		8:35PM 0.56

	Monday 13			Tuesday 14			Wednesday 15			Thursday 16			Friday 17			Saturday 18			Sunday 19
Sunrise	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:03	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-	6:01	-	-
Sunset	-	6:08	-	-	6:08	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-	-	6:07	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	4	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	1	-	1	1	-	-	-
Temp. °C	25	25	24	24	24	24	24	24	23	24	24	23	24	23	23	24	24	23	24	24	23
Feels °C (?)	27	26	26	25	24	25	25	24	22	24	24	24	24	23	23	24	25	25	25	25	25

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Esmeraldas

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Punta Galera (calm at Tumaco/la Florid 184 km from Punta Galera). 0.5m 11s groundswell from the WNW with a 0.5m 5s windswell from the WSW and a 0.1m 14s groundswell from the WNW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
2 hours 17 minutes ago Punta Galera

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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.