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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
27.1° C
(Which is 1.0°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 Friday (Apr 03) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.9m and 14s period. 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 1.9m 14s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 03) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be offshore 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 03) at 9PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 3rd Apr) | 6ft (1.9m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tongo Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Fri afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Fri afternoon, min 26°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
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| Wave Height (m) & direction (?) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Period(s) (?) | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | ||
Wave (?)Graph | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| 1591 | 1259 | 1019 | 880 | 724 | 604 | 558 | 318 | 294 | 394 | 451 | 339 | 402 | 376 | 460 | 614 | 640 | 767 | 683 | 666 | 576 | |||
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | off | off | off | off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | off | off | off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | cross- off | off | ||
High Tide / height (m) | 3:41PM 2.09 | 4:04AM 1.99 | 4:12PM 2.04 | 4:37AM 1.94 | 4:43PM 1.96 | 5:11AM 1.86 | 5:15PM 1.86 | 5:47AM 1.77 | 5:50PM 1.75 | 6:27AM 1.66 | 6:30PM 1.63 | 7:18AM 1.57 | 7:23PM 1.52 | 8:24AM 1.50 | |||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 9:59PM 0.17 | 10:10AM 0.29 | 10:30PM 0.21 | 10:41AM 0.37 | 11:01PM 0.28 | 11:13AM 0.47 | 11:34PM 0.37 | 11:47AM 0.58 | 12:09AM 0.47 | 12:26PM 0.69 | 12:51AM 0.58 | 1:15PM 0.79 | 1:45AM 0.67 | ||||||||||
Fri 03 | Saturday 04 | Sunday 05 | Monday 06 | Tuesday 07 | Wednesday 08 | Thursday 09 | |||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:58 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | - | - | 5:56 | ||
| Sunset | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:04 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:02 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | ||
Rain (mm) | 2 | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||
| Temp. °C | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | ||
| Feels °C (?) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 31 | 30 | ||
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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.












