
Surf Forecasts:
Tonchigue surf forecast from 13 Oct 2026:
- Best quality surf: Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s period, SW swell with glassy winds.
- Most powerful swell: Sunday 18 Oct, 1AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 16s period, SW swell with 421 kJ wave energy.
- Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 13 Oct, 10AM (local time) - 2.5ft (0.8m), 16s 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 Tuesday (Oct 13) at 10AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tonchigue in the next 16 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) 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 0.8m 4s period and expected on Sunday (Oct 18) at 4AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 10AM (Tue 13th Oct) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Sun 18th Oct) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tonchigue over the next 16 days.
Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 11mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 27°C on Tue morning, min 25°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryHeavy rain (total 42mm), heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 27°C on Fri morning, min 25°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Tuesday 13 | Wednesday 14 | Thursday 15 | Friday 16 | Saturday 17 | Sunday 18 | Monday 19 | |||||||||||||||
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 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | W 11 | SW 13 | SW 19 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
Wave Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||
299 | 232 | 171 | 167 | 167 | 160 | 114 | 85 | 133 | 157 | 154 | 219 | 211 | 310 | 421 | 198 | 191 | 167 | 162 | 158 | 149 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | glassy | on | glassy | glassy | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | glassy | glassy | cross-off | cross-off | cross-on | cross |
High Tide | 4:56AM3.06m | 5:23PM2.94m | 5:31AM2.94m | 5:59PM2.82m | 6:07AM2.79m | 6:37PM2.66m | 6:44AM2.61m | 7:19PM2.49m | 7:26AM2.44m | 8:07PM2.33m | 8:16AM2.27m | 9:07PM2.22m | 9:20AM2.16m | 10:19PM2.20m | |||||||
Low Tide | 11:10AM0.19m | 11:25PM0.44m | 11:45AM0.29m | 00:01AM0.57m | 12:22PM0.43m | 00:39AM0.73m | 1:02PM0.60m | 1:21AM0.90m | 1:47PM0.77m | 2:12AM1.06m | 2:41PM0.93m | 3:17AM1.18m | 3:48PM1.02m | ||||||||
6:03 | — | — | 6:03 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | 6:01 | — | — | |
— | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | — | 6:07 | — | |
mm | 1 | — | — | — | — | 5 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 2 | — | 8 | 2 | — | 19 | 5 | — | 7 | 4 | 1 | 9 |
Temp °C | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 |
Feels °C | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
299 | 232 | 171 | 167 | 167 | 160 | 89 | 85 | 84 | 157 | 154 | 219 | 211 | 310 | 421 | 198 | 191 | 167 | 162 | 158 | 149 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 11 | WSW 5 | WNW 11 | W 10 | NW 11 | NW 12 | WSW 21 | WNW 10 | SW 19 | SW 13 | WNW 11 | NW 10 | NW 10 | NW 18 | NW 10 | SW 5 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 12 | WNW 14 | WNW 12 |
45 | 9 | 64 | 48 | 29 | 69 | 45 | 41 | 133 | 59 | 47 | 26 | 25 | 80 | 25 | 19 | 65 | 64 | 75 | 75 | 91 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WSW 5 | NW 10 | WNW 13 | NW 12 | NW 13 | NW 24 | WNW 18 | SW 20 | WNW 21 | NW 11 | NW 19 | SW 12 | SW 12 | NW 9 | WNW 15 | NW 16 | NW 9 | NW 9 | NW 15 | NW 11 | NW 14 |
4 | 25 | 17 | 37 | 44 | 87 | 31 | 63 | 45 | 20 | 96 | 36 | 22 | 23 | 21 | 63 | 21 | 21 | 33 | 30 | 53 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | W 7 | WSW 4 | W 11 | WSW 4 | W 10 | SW 4 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SW 4 | WSW 4 | — | — | WSW 5 | WSW 3 | SW 5 | SW 5 | SW 5 |
— | — | — | — | 23 | 7 | 114 | 9 | 69 | 9 | 17 | 10 | 9 | 8 | — | — | 14 | 5 | 25 | 28 | 25 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 455 | 0 | 0 | 981 | 162 | 162 | 738 | 37 | 0 | 847 | 0 | 3 | 847 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 662 | 162 |
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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.










