Punta Mala Surf Break

Punta Mala Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Lat Long: 1.56° S 80.83° W

Issued: 12 pm 19 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Punta Mala sea temperature is
26.5° C

4.0°C warmer than normal for this time of year

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


Punta Mala surf forecast from 19 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 23 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 17s period, SW swell with 861 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 25 Jun, 10PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Mala this week:

The surf forecast for Punta Mala over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 25) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 19s period. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Punta Mala in the next 16 days are 1.2m 17s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 23) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 6s period and expected on Friday (Jun 19) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Best Surf10PM (Thu 25th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 23rd Jun)4ft (1.2m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 24°C on Fri afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
19
Saturday
20
Sunday
21
Monday
22
Tuesday
23
Wednesday
24
Thursday
25
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PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
1
1
0
1
0
0
1
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
0
0
2
1
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.8
WSW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
17
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
318
436
287
330
264
189
156
186
208
373
504
777
812
728
710
485
415
462
582
679
702
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
10
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
S
10
S
15
SW
10
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
W
Wind State
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross-on
cross-on
cross
on
glassy
High Tide
7:13PM2.78m
7:56AM2.93m
8:11PM2.62m
8:50AM2.83m
9:13PM2.47m
9:45AM2.73m
10:18PM2.35m
10:42AM2.64m
11:24PM2.28m
11:39AM2.57m
00:29AM2.27m
12:34PM2.53m
1:28AM2.31m
Low Tide
1:14PM0.51m
1:31AM0.26m
2:12PM0.58m
2:26AM0.45m
3:14PM0.65m
3:24AM0.64m
4:17PM0.69m
4:25AM0.80m
5:21PM0.71m
5:28AM0.91m
6:20PM0.69m
6:29AM0.97m
7:14PM0.65m
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6:22
6:22
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
6:24
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6:24
6:24
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
6:25
 mm
4
Temp °C
26
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
Feels °C
28
27
27
28
27
26
27
27
26
28
28
27
28
28
27
28
27
26
27
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
WSW
16
0.9
WSW
16
0.8
WSW
15
0.9
WSW
14
0.9
SW
6
0.7
SW
14
0.8
SSW
6
0.6
WSW
13
0.7
SSW
8
0.7
SW
20
0.8
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
1.2
SW
17
1.2
SW
16
1.2
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
16
1
SW
17
1
SW
19
1.1
SW
18
Energy kJ
318
436
287
330
61
189
51
116
58
373
504
777
812
728
710
485
415
462
582
679
702
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SSW
6
0.4
SW
10
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
WSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.7
WSW
13
0.6
SW
17
0.6
SW
16
0.6
SSW
8
0.5
SW
12
0.4
SSW
7
0.4
SSW
7
0.5
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
10
0.5
SSW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
W
12
0.5
SW
6
Energy kJ
30
26
47
51
264
155
156
186
208
40
72
21
21
16
11
4
4
14
4
3
15
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
11
0.2
WNW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.3
SW
20
0.4
SW
19
0.2
WNW
12
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SSW
8
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
16
0.4
WSW
15
0.4
SW
12
0.2
WSW
11
0.2
WSW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.2
S
8
0.1
W
12
0.1
W
9
0.1
W
12
Energy kJ
40
14
61
60
96
14
154
13
82
208
85
36
12
12
4
5
3
2
3
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SSW
6
0.8
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
8
0.5
SSW
6
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
44
54
39
11
26
36
18
29
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
2
3
4
4
3
4
3
2
2
3
3
3
3
Distance (km)
69
1006
74
69
1060
66
69
731
66
69
750
74
45
750
15
45
866
74
64
979
0
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Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
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Rating
(10 max)
2
2
3
1
2
2
1
3
3
4
3
4
3
2
3
3
4
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
5
5
8
9
6
8
6
6
5
5
5
7
7
7
5
5
5
5
5
5
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Information about the Punta Mala Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Punta Mala provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Mala can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Mala 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 Mala) 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 Mala 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 Mala is 37 km (23 miles) from Jipijapa. If you plan a holiday in Manabi, look for hotels and other accommodation in Jipijapa. Jipijapa has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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