
Surf Forecasts:
Punta Murcielago surf forecast from 21 Sep 2026:
- Best quality surf: Saturday 26 Sep, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 14s period, WSW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 27 Sep, 1AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 13s period, WSW swell with 484 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 22 Sep, 7AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 15s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta Murcielago this week:
The surf forecast for Punta Murcielago over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Sep 22) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 10s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta Murcielago in the next 16 days are 1.2m 13s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 27) 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 0.9m 5s period and expected on Monday (Sep 21) at 1PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Tue 22nd Sep) | 2ft (0.6m) 15s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Sat 26th Sep) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 27th Sep) | 4ft (1.2m) 13s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta Murcielago over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 25°C on Sun afternoon, min 24°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryMostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sun 20 | Monday 21 | Tuesday 22 | Wednesday 23 | Thursday 24 | Friday 25 | Saturday 26 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
Wave Graph | ||||||||||||||||||||
249 | 238 | 206 | 268 | 198 | 198 | 196 | 104 | 169 | 169 | 144 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 126 | 344 | 459 | 402 | 468 | 484 | |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-off | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 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 | 3:38PM2.11m | 3:52AM2.28m | |||||||
Low Tide | 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 | 9:34AM0.29m | 9:42PM0.28m | |||||||
— | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:13 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | 6:11 | — | — | |
6:20 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:19 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | — | 6:17 | — | |
mm | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | 3 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 25 |
Feels °C | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 15 | WSW 15 | WSW 14 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 | WSW 13 |
249 | 238 | 206 | 268 | 198 | 198 | 196 | 104 | 28 | 169 | 144 | 118 | 68 | 67 | 126 | 344 | 459 | 402 | 468 | 484 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 10 | SW 11 | SW 11 | SW 14 | W 10 | S 7 | SW 10 | SW 9 | SW 9 | WSW 12 | NW 7 | SW 19 | SSW 6 | SW 18 | SW 5 |
96 | 94 | 56 | 51 | 48 | 26 | 42 | 40 | 169 | 2 | 1 | 34 | 31 | 30 | 61 | 14 | 133 | 41 | 194 | 11 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | NW 10 | W 15 | NW 8 | SW 12 | W 10 | W 13 | N 7 | SW 10 | N 6 | W 10 | NW 8 | WNW 8 | NW 7 | SW 9 | WNW 12 | NW 11 | SW 18 | WNW 11 | WNW 11 |
— | 4 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 24 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 32 | 155 | 47 | 44 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 6 | SW 5 | SSW 6 | SW 6 | SW 4 | — | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | — | SW 5 | — |
33 | 20 | 34 | 44 | 28 | 49 | 44 | 21 | — | 19 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 13 | 33 | 49 | 29 | — | 30 | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1188 | 140 | 173 | 1067 | 140 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 0 | 726 | 0 | 5 | 726 | 0 | 140 | 726 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
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Information about the Punta Murcielago Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta Murcielago provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta Murcielago can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta Murcielago 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 Murcielago) 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 Murcielago 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 Murcielago is 4 km (2 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.










