Tongo Reef surf break

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
26.8° C
(Which is 2.9°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 (May 23) at 12AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 16s. 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 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.3m 12s period and expected on Saturday (May 23) at 9PM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)12AM (Sat 23rd May)4ft (1.2m) 8s
Best Surf12AM (Mon 25th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 14s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s

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


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Short Range Forecast

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

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
Monday
25
Tuesday
26
Wednesday
27
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
1
1
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
1
1
1
2
2
3
Swell
Height Map
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
13
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
241
280
223
188
172
163
266
258
823
952
868
763
752
589
471
406
406
400
469
304
342
Wind (km/h)
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
15
S
15
SE
20
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
S
15
S
20
S
15
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
20
S
15
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-off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
6:18PM1.86m
7:05AM1.93m
7:23PM1.74m
8:11AM1.86m
8:34PM1.66m
9:18AM1.83m
9:48PM1.62m
10:22AM1.82m
10:56PM1.64m
11:19AM1.83m
11:55PM1.68m
12:08PM1.85m
00:45AM1.73m
Low Tide
12:15PM0.41m
00:37AM0.27m
1:19PM0.50m
1:38AM0.39m
2:29PM0.55m
2:45AM0.48m
3:42PM0.56m
3:56AM0.54m
4:51PM0.52m
5:02AM0.56m
5:49PM0.46m
6:00AM0.55m
6:38PM0.40m
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5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
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5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
Temp °C
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
25
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
27
27
27
27
26
27
26
26
28
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
1.2
SSE
8
0.6
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
1.4
SW
14
1.2
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
13
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SSW
13
1
SW
13
Energy kJ
241
280
203
144
138
163
176
258
823
952
868
763
752
589
471
406
406
400
469
304
342
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
11
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
9
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
NNW
12
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.2
NNW
13
0.1
NW
13
0.1
NW
12
0.3
SSE
8
0.8
SSE
8
0.4
SSW
16
Energy kJ
39
15
13
130
129
125
266
255
14
8
14
84
86
84
86
17
7
6
14
64
102
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
SW
10
0.1
NW
15
0.1
SW
18
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
SSW
21
0.5
SW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.2
N
7
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
SSW
9
0.2
NNW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
9
0.1
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.1
NW
12
0.6
SSW
16
0.2
SSW
21
Energy kJ
15
8
12
8
43
80
54
26
4
14
8
12
5
5
7
7
23
6
169
44
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
1.1
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
7
0.8
SSE
8
Energy kJ
191
212
223
188
172
155
128
121
111
99
86
89
73
57
64
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
1
1
1
3
Distance (km)
977
977
94
94
94
0
94
1253
94
94
94
0
94
94
0
977
94
94
94
94
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
2
1
2
2
2
3
2
3
2
2
3
2
1
2
2
1
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
7
6
8
6
8
6
5
5
5
4
5
5
4
4
5
6
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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