Tongo Reef surf break

Tongo Reef surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Saturday 11 Apr 2026 -06
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Tongo Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Tongo Reef sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is 2.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tongo Reef this week:

The surf forecast for Tongo Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Saturday (Apr 11) at 12PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 14s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tongo Reef in the next 16 days are 1.6m 17s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be glassy at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 7s period and expected on Friday (Apr 17) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12PM (Sat 11th Apr)3.5ft (1.0m) 14s
Best Surf 3AM (Thu 16th Apr)5ft (1.5m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Fri 17th Apr)5ft (1.6m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 8mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 28°C on Sat afternoon, min 27°C on Sat morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Thu afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
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Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
3
2
3
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
4
4
4
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.3
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.2
SSW
1.6
S
1.5
S
1.5
S
Period(s) (?)141414141416151515151816161514141413171615
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)4314253904605085065594554434611409132712611151956668724482148411021060
Wind
(km/h)
5
S
5
SSW
5
SSW
5
SSW
10
SSW
5
SSW
0
ESE
0
SSW
0
ENE
5
SW
10
SSW
10
WSW
5
SW
5
SW
5
W
5
NW
5
NNW
5
NNE
0
E
0
E
5
SE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassglasscrossglasscrossglassglassglassglasscrosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crossononcross-
on
glassglassglassglass
High Tide
/ height (m)
9:43AM
1.50
10:03PM
1.45
10:54AM
1.58
11:15PM
1.53
11:49AM
1.70
12:11AM
1.66
12:35PM
1.85
12:58AM
1.80
1:16PM
1.99
1:41AM
1.93
1:55PM
2.11
2:21AM
2.04
2:35PM
2.19
Low Tide
/ height (m)
3:54PM
0.85
4:20AM
0.72
5:14PM
0.76
5:28AM
0.64
6:10PM
0.61
6:21AM
0.52
6:55PM
0.44
7:05AM
0.40
7:35PM
0.28
7:47AM
0.29
8:15PM
0.14
8:28AM
0.20
8:54PM
0.04
Saturday
11
Sunday
12
Monday
13
Tuesday
14
Wednesday
15
Thursday
16
Friday
17
Sunrise5:56--5:56--5:56--5:56--5:54--5:54--5:54--
Sunset-6:01--6:01--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00--6:00-
clear
part cloud
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
Rain (mm)
--1----25-35222------
Temp. °C272828272827272727272727272727272827272727
Feels °C (?)313232313131323232313030313030313231323131
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Information about the Tongo Reef Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tongo Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tongo Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tongo Reef 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 (Tongo Reef) 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 Tongo Reef 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 Galapagos - San Cristobal? If you are looking for accommodation near Tongo Reef, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galapagos - San Cristobal, consider staying in Galapagos Islands which is 3 km (2 miles) away. Other places in and around Galapagos - San Cristobal where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include San Cristobal which is 53 km (33 miles) away and Bahia de la Academia, 79 km (49 miles) away.

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