Tonchigue surfForecast / Esmeraldas / Ecuador

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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
26.9° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)

Tonchigue surf forecast from 30 May 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 19s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Thursday 4 Jun, 4PM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.0m), 19s period, SW swell with 686 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Saturday 30 May, 10PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 20s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tonchigue this week:

The surf forecast for Tonchigue over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (May 30) at 10PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 20s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tonchigue in the next 16 days are 1.0m 19s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)10PM (Sat 30th May)1.5ft (0.4m) 20s
Best Surf 1AM (Thu 4th Jun)3ft (0.9m) 19s
Most Powerful 4PM (Thu 4th Jun)3.5ft (1.0m) 19s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 24°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 24°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
30
Sunday
31
Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
0
2
1
1
2
1
0
2
0
0
2
1
0
3
3
1
3
2
0
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.4
SW
21
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
136
117
188
299
263
444
419
261
299
183
164
181
150
366
507
306
686
607
350
448
302
Wind (km/h)
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SSW
10
WSW
15
WSW
10
SSW
10
SW
15
W
5
SSW
15
SW
20
WSW
15
SSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SSW
15
SSW
15
WSW
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
SW
15
SSW
cross
cross
cross-off
cross-on
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
High Tide
3:08PM2.76m
3:42AM2.70m
3:46PM2.77m
4:20AM2.72m
4:23PM2.76m
4:58AM2.72m
5:01PM2.74m
5:36AM2.70m
5:39PM2.68m
6:15AM2.66m
6:17PM2.61m
6:54AM2.62m
6:57PM2.52m
Low Tide
9:02AM0.71m
9:26PM0.41m
9:41AM0.67m
10:03PM0.37m
10:20AM0.65m
10:41PM0.37m
10:58AM0.67m
11:18PM0.40m
11:37AM0.72m
11:56PM0.46m
12:17PM0.78m
00:34AM0.54m
12:58PM0.86m
1:13AM0.63m
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:13
6:13
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6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
Temp °C
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
27
26
25
27
27
25
27
27
25
26
26
25
30
29
29
30
29
28
30
29
29
29
27
27
29
28
28
29
28
27
28
27
28
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
12
0.5
SW
20
0.6
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
18
0.9
SW
17
0.7
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.6
SW
14
0.6
WSW
14
0.5
SW
18
0.8
SW
18
0.9
SW
19
0.8
SW
16
1
SW
19
1
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
16
Energy kJ
136
77
188
299
263
444
419
261
299
183
164
131
150
366
507
306
686
607
350
448
302
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
21
0.4
SW
12
0.5
SW
14
0.5
SW
14
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.2
WNW
19
0.2
WSW
20
0.4
NW
18
0.5
SW
19
0.5
SW
13
0.4
NW
16
0.2
WNW
16
0.5
SW
20
0.4
NW
15
0.4
NW
15
0.5
SW
12
0.2
WNW
13
0.3
NW
13
Energy kJ
41
117
50
95
89
7
17
7
37
41
80
181
85
66
25
186
54
54
77
17
28
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
22
0.3
SW
16
0.4
SW
15
0.2
W
5
0.1
NW
5
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
21
0.1
NW
10
0.1
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SW
20
0.2
WNW
18
0.3
NW
16
0.2
WSW
22
0.1
NW
8
0.3
NW
15
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
WNW
13
0.1
NW
11
Energy kJ
73
41
55
2
1
4
18
4
6
6
60
30
41
45
2
33
5
5
17
5
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
3
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
3
0.7
SW
4
0.5
SW
4
0.4
SW
4
0.5
WSW
4
0.4
WSW
4
0.4
SW
3
0.4
WSW
3
0.3
WSW
11
0.6
SW
3
0.9
SW
4
0.7
SW
5
Energy kJ
6
3
3
29
3
15
7
4
7
6
4
4
23
7
27
23
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
4
2
1
4
2
4
1
2
2
3
2
2
4
3
3
1
3
2
4
2
Distance (km)
12
355
0
162
355
0
13
847
0
214
355
0
88
717
0
0
355
0
0
717
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Esmeraldas
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
3
4
3
3
4
4
4
2
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
4
4
1
4
4
3
4
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
7
7
6
5
5
4
4
5
6
4
6
5
5
4
4
9
5
5
9
8
6
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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 16 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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