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Tongo Reef surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador
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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
28.7° C
(Which is 3.7°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 Monday (Apr 27) at 6AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.8m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.9m and 13s. Another secondary swell of 1.2m and 8s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tongo Reef in the next 16 days are 1.2m 16s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 13s period and expected on Monday (Apr 27) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 6AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Mon 27th Apr) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 12PM (Mon 27th Apr) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tongo Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastModerate rain (total 17mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 26°C on Sun afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 5mm), mostly falling on Thu morning. Warm (max 27°C on Wed afternoon, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Sun 26 | Monday 27 | Tuesday 28 | Wednesday 29 | Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSE 10 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 | |
459 | 347 | 337 | 543 | 465 | 325 | 287 | 287 | 289 | 283 | 258 | 253 | 245 | 250 | 318 | 193 | 245 | 197 | 193 | 181 | 142 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | off | cross-off | 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 | |
High Tide | 11:28PM1.66m | 11:58AM1.86m | 00:26AM1.74m | 12:46PM1.92m | 1:14AM1.82m | 1:27PM1.97m | 1:55AM1.88m | 2:04PM2.00m | 2:31AM1.92m | 2:37PM2.00m | 3:06AM1.94m | 3:10PM1.99m | 3:40AM1.93m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 5:25PM0.56m | 5:40AM0.50m | 6:23PM0.45m | 6:36AM0.44m | 7:10PM0.35m | 7:21AM0.40m | 7:50PM0.27m | 8:01AM0.37m | 8:26PM0.23m | 8:37AM0.37m | 8:59PM0.20m | 9:11AM0.38m | 9:31PM0.21m | 9:44AM0.42m | |||||||
— | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | — | — | 5:52 | |
5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:58 | — | — | 5:57 | — | 5:57 | |
2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 2 | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 |
30 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 30 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSW 13 | SSW 15 | SSW 14 | SSW 13 | SSW 13 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | SSE 9 |
190 | 146 | 246 | 543 | 465 | 312 | 249 | 287 | 289 | 283 | 258 | 253 | 245 | 250 | 318 | 193 | 245 | 197 | 193 | 181 | 140 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 14 | SSW 14 | SSW 16 | NNW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | NW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 12 | SSW 13 | SSW 12 | S 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | SSW 15 | SSW 15 | SW 14 | SW 13 | SW 13 |
459 | 347 | 337 | 15 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 195 | 136 | 117 | 57 | 55 | 48 | 72 | 127 | 59 | 144 | 142 | 96 | 142 | 142 | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 17 | S 17 | NW 13 | NW 16 | NW 16 | NW 15 | NW 15 | S 16 | S 15 | S 15 | S 13 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 18 | NW 12 | SW 16 | S 11 | S 11 | SW 18 | SW 18 | SW 16 |
153 | 200 | 7 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 20 | 39 | 38 | 32 | 36 | 34 | 31 | 6 | 65 | 9 | 9 | 49 | 152 | 130 | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | SSE 8 | SSE 8 | SSE 9 | SSE 10 | SSE 9 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
— | — | 192 | 178 | 266 | 325 | 287 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 94 | 0 | 1309 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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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.
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