Tongo Reef surf break

Tongo Reef surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 29 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
28.1° C
(Which is 3.3°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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 3AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tongo Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 3AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3AM (Thu 30th Apr)4ft (1.2m) 10s
Best Surf 9PM (Sun 3rd May)3ft (0.9m) 16s
Most Powerful 3AM (Wed 6th May)4.5ft (1.3m) 14s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 25°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sat afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Wed
29
Thursday
30
Friday
1
Saturday
2
Sunday
3
Monday
4
Tuesday
5
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
2
3
3
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
10
1.1
S
9
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.5
SW
18
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
277
258
253
275
320
312
193
240
235
212
152
142
171
367
169
301
390
489
427
462
668
Wind (km/h)
10
S
5
S
10
SE
10
SSE
10
S
15
S
15
S
10
S
15
S
15
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
10
S
15
SSW
10
S
10
S
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
1:55AM1.88m
2:04PM2.00m
2:31AM1.92m
2:37PM2.00m
3:06AM1.94m
3:10PM1.99m
3:40AM1.93m
3:41PM1.95m
4:13AM1.90m
4:14PM1.89m
4:48AM1.84m
4:48PM1.81m
5:25AM1.78m
Low Tide
7:50PM0.27m
8:01AM0.37m
8:26PM0.23m
8:37AM0.37m
8:59PM0.20m
9:11AM0.38m
9:31PM0.21m
9:44AM0.42m
10:02PM0.24m
10:17AM0.47m
10:35PM0.29m
10:51AM0.54m
11:08PM0.36m
11:27AM0.61m
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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5:58
5:58
5:58
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
2
2
Temp °C
27
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
29
31
29
30
29
29
28
29
28
27
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
29
28
29
30
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
9
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.3
SSE
10
1.2
SSE
10
1.1
SSE
9
1.1
SSE
10
0.6
SSW
15
1.1
S
9
0.9
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.8
SSE
9
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SSE
8
0.9
SW
14
1
SW
14
1
SW
16
0.9
SSW
16
1
SSW
15
1.3
SSW
14
Energy kJ
277
258
253
275
320
312
193
240
142
212
138
103
99
367
65
301
390
489
427
462
668
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.4
SSW
12
0.5
SW
16
0.6
S
11
0.6
SSW
15
0.2
S
11
0.5
SW
14
0.6
SSW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.7
SSE
8
0.6
SW
14
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.8
S
8
0.7
SSE
8
0.7
SSE
8
Energy kJ
117
57
55
47
56
127
85
144
9
96
120
142
171
68
169
60
58
75
74
60
60
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
15
0.3
S
13
0.4
SW
12
0.4
SW
12
0.2
SSW
18
0.1
NW
12
0.4
SW
16
0.2
S
11
0.1
SW
19
0.3
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
13
0.4
S
13
0.5
SW
18
0.5
SW
18
0.3
SSW
20
0.6
S
17
0.6
SW
13
0.8
SW
14
0.1
SW
21
Energy kJ
38
32
36
34
31
6
65
9
15
49
152
130
83
53
152
150
75
220
136
248
18
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.1
SSE
10
Energy kJ
235
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
Distance (km)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
94
94
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
94
0
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
1
1
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
1
3
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
5
6
7
5
5
5
7
4
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
5
5
5
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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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