
Surf Forecasts:
Punta la Viejita surf forecast from 11 Nov 2026:
- Best quality surf: Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 24 Nov, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,384 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 12 Nov, 7AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 16s period with SW swell.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Punta la Viejita this week:
The surf forecast for Punta la Viejita over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Nov 12) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 5s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Punta la Viejita in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Nov 24) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.2m 6s period and expected on Monday (Nov 23) at 7AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 7AM (Thu 12th Nov) | 3.5ft (1.0m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 4AM (Tue 24th Nov) | 5ft (1.6m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Punta la Viejita over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 19mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 23mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri night, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Wednesday 11 | Thursday 12 | Friday 13 | Saturday 14 | Sunday 15 | Monday 16 | Tuesday 17 | |||||||||||||||
AM | 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 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
118 | 198 | 508 | 567 | 553 | 550 | 535 | 535 | 542 | 513 | 513 | 457 | 444 | 380 | 380 | 392 | 380 | 273 | 260 | 248 | 221 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on |
High Tide | 4:31AM2.03m | 5:09PM2.06m | 5:06AM1.96m | 5:46PM1.99m | 5:42AM1.88m | 6:25PM1.91m | 6:19AM1.79m | 7:07PM1.83m | 7:00AM1.69m | 7:54PM1.76m | 7:47AM1.59m | 8:46PM1.72m | 8:47AM1.52m | 9:45PM1.71m | |||||||
Low Tide | 10:48AM0.18m | 11:10PM0.50m | 11:24AM0.24m | 11:47PM0.57m | 12:00PM0.32m | 00:27AM0.65m | 12:39PM0.42m | 1:10AM0.75m | 1:21PM0.53m | 2:01AM0.83m | 2:08PM0.63m | 3:01AM0.88m | 3:03PM0.72m | ||||||||
6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:14 | — | — | 6:15 | — | — | 6:15 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | 13 | 3 | — | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 15 | 2 | — | 3 | 1 | — | 5 | 2 | — | 2 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 |
Feels °C | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 15 |
26 | 198 | 508 | 567 | 553 | 550 | 535 | 535 | 542 | 513 | 513 | 457 | 444 | 380 | 380 | 392 | 380 | 273 | 260 | 248 | 221 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 18 | WNW 17 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | WNW 15 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SSW 5 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 13 | WNW 13 | SW 16 | WNW 13 | SW 12 |
118 | 152 | 119 | 98 | 97 | 88 | 34 | 28 | 12 | 42 | 98 | 98 | 19 | 82 | 81 | 74 | 102 | 70 | 130 | 67 | 134 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 18 | WNW 18 | NW 13 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 14 | NW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 | WNW 12 | W 16 | WNW 15 | NW 11 | W 15 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 17 | WNW 13 | SW 17 | WNW 18 |
109 | 120 | 42 | 14 | 14 | 33 | 49 | 71 | 81 | 14 | 14 | 5 | 84 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 13 | 45 | 69 | 98 | 174 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SW 5 | SW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SSW 5 | SSW 6 | SSW 6 | SW 5 |
— | 30 | 23 | 53 | 36 | 20 | — | — | — | 8 | 9 | 9 | — | 15 | 20 | 47 | 47 | 26 | 60 | 39 | 22 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 7 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 170 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
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Information about the Punta la Viejita Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Punta la Viejita provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Punta la Viejita can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Punta la Viejita 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 la Viejita) 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 la Viejita 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 la Viejita is 4 km (2 miles) from the city of Salinas. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Salinas. Salinas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.










