Punta Galera surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 am Friday 27 Feb 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
27.0° 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 Friday (Feb 27) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 10s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Galera in the next 12 days are 0.8m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 02) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.7m 14s period and expected on Friday (Feb 27) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Fri 27th Feb)2ft (0.6m) 10s
Best Surf10PM (Sun 1st Mar)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful 7PM (Mon 2nd Mar)2.5ft (0.8m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 18mm), heaviest on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon morning, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
NightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPM
Rating
(10 max)
0
1
0
1
1
0
1
1
0
0
2
0
2
2
0
2
1
0
1
1
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
0.3
NW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.5
SW
0.2
N
0.6
SW
0.4
NNW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.8
SW
0.9
SW
0.9
N
0.8
N
0.9
N
0.6
SW
0.6
SW
Period(s) (?)111010131381212124164151514147671312
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)11060321381361172696922117280255248293744870132120
Wind
(km/h)
5
NNE
5
NNE
10
WNW
0
ENE
5
SSW
15
W
5
NW
10
S
15
W
0
SE
10
SSW
15
W
0
S
5
SSW
10
W
0
NE
10
S
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
W
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crossglassonglasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
glasscross-
off
cross-
on
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
12:21PM
2.39
12:43AM
2.48
1:34PM
2.55
1:51AM
2.62
2:31PM
2.76
2:46AM
2.77
3:18PM
2.94
3:33AM
2.90
4:00PM
3.07
4:16AM
2.98
4:38PM
3.14
4:55AM
3.00
5:14PM
3.13
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:54AM
0.69
6:30PM
0.88
7:09AM
0.58
7:42PM
0.73
8:10AM
0.43
8:40PM
0.56
9:00AM
0.29
9:27PM
0.39
9:44AM
0.20
10:10PM
0.27
10:23AM
0.16
10:48PM
0.21
11:01AM
0.18
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
01
Monday
02
Tuesday
03
Wednesday
04
Thu
05
Sunrise-6:30--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28--6:28-
Sunset--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:35--6:34--6:34
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part cloud
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part cloud
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
part cloud
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
---------1--11-9514--
Temp. °C262727262727262727262727262727252727252727
Feels °C (?)303030313129313029313029313030293029282928
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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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