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Tonchigue surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

information circle12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 6 am Tuesday 13 Jan 2026 -05
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Tonchigue surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tonchigue sea temperature is
26.4° C
 (Which is normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonchigue this week:

The surf forecast for Tonchigue over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jan 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.3m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 3s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonchigue in the next 12 days are 0.5m 18s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jan 16) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 4s period and expected on Thursday (Jan 15) at 10AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10AM (Tue 13th Jan)1ft (0.3m) 18s
Best Surf10PM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Fri 16th Jan)1.5ft (0.5m) 18s

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

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Short Range Forecast Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Tue morning. Warm (max 26°C on Wed morning, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 3mm), mostly falling on Fri morning. Warm (max 26°C on Sat morning, min 23°C on Fri morning). Wind will be generally light.

Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
0
0
1
0
1
1
0
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
2
0
0
Swell
Height Map
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Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.3
NW
0.3
NW
0.4
NW
0.6
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.7
NW
0.6
NW
0.6
NW
0.4
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
0.5
NW
0.4
NW
Period(s) (?)181812121110101010201918171616151514181817
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4949538912110696635897951541481291251165610210215470
Wind
(km/h)
10
S
10
SSW
10
S
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
15
SSW
15
SW
15
SSW
10
S
10
SW
10
SSW
10
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
SW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		cross-
on		crosscross-
off		crosscross-
off		cross-
off		crosscross
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:46AM
2.18
11:57PM
2.35
12:52PM
2.21
12:58AM
2.37
1:49PM
2.30
1:53AM
2.45
2:38PM
2.42
2:40AM
2.56
3:20PM
2.56
3:22AM
2.67
3:59PM
2.70
4:01AM
2.77
4:35PM
2.82
Low Tide
/ height (m)
5:43PM
1.11
6:30AM
0.88
6:47PM
1.09
7:27AM
0.80
7:45PM
1.01
8:17AM
0.68
8:34PM
0.91
9:01AM
0.55
9:18PM
0.80
9:41AM
0.44
9:58PM
0.69
10:17AM
0.35
10:36PM
0.61
Tuesday
13
Wednesday
14
Thursday
15
Friday
16
Saturday
17
Sunday
18
Monday
19
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:28--
Sunset-6:30--6:30--6:30--6:30--6:31--6:31--6:31-
thunderstorm
mod rain
light rain
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
thunderstorm
part cloud
light rain
rain showers
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
rain showers
clear
part cloud
Rain (mm)
1761--84-32--1-----1--
Temp. °C232323262625242423242424262625262624262624
Feels °C (?)262626292828262625272627292829282827282727
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Information about the Tonchigue Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tonchigue provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tonchigue can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tonchigue 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 (Tonchigue) 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 Tonchigue 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 Tonchigue, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Esmeraldas, consider staying in Propicia which is 29 km (18 miles) away. Other places in and around Esmeraldas where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Esmeraldas which is 31 km (19 miles) away and Rosa Zarate, 75 km (47 miles) away.

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