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
27.3° 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 Monday (May 18) at 3PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 12s. Another secondary swell of 0.9m and 7s is also forecast. 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 15s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (May 24) at 9AM. Winds are predicted to be 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 Sunday (May 24) at 6AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 3PM (Mon 18th May)3ft (0.9m) 15s
Best Surf 6AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 16s
Most Powerful 9AM (Sun 24th May)4.5ft (1.4m) 15s

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


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Mon afternoon, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

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

Monday
18
Tuesday
19
Wednesday
20
Thursday
21
Friday
22
Saturday
23
Sunday
24
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
3
2
1
2
1
2
1
1
3
1
1
2
1
1
2
2
2
4
2
3
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.6
SSW
16
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
18
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
207
331
376
175
362
266
326
326
258
293
280
216
185
153
137
266
331
823
939
868
763
Wind (km/h)
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
20
SE
20
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SSE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SSE
20
SSE
20
SE
20
SE
20
SE
15
SE
15
SSE
15
SE
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
off
cross-off
cross-off
High Tide
3:39PM2.16m
4:17AM2.13m
4:28PM2.10m
5:09AM2.08m
5:20PM1.99m
6:04AM2.01m
6:18PM1.86m
7:05AM1.93m
7:23PM1.74m
8:11AM1.86m
8:34PM1.66m
9:18AM1.83m
9:48PM1.62m
Low Tide
9:35AM0.22m
10:01PM-0.00m
10:25AM0.25m
10:50PM0.05m
11:18AM0.32m
11:41PM0.15m
12:15PM0.41m
00:37AM0.27m
1:19PM0.50m
1:38AM0.39m
2:29PM0.55m
2:45AM0.48m
3:42PM0.56m
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clear
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clear
clear
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<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunrise">Sunrise</span>
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
5:52
<span class="translation_missing" title="translation missing: en.weather_tables.sunset">Sunset</span>
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
5:57
Temp °C
26
27
26
27
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
26
25
26
26
26
27
29
27
28
27
27
27
27
29
28
27
28
29
27
27
27
26
27
28
27
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.7
SW
12
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
16
0.7
SW
13
0.9
SW
16
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
0.8
SW
15
0.9
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.7
SW
14
1.2
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
0.5
SW
16
0.6
SW
15
0.9
SW
15
1.3
SW
16
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
15
1.4
SW
14
Energy kJ
149
331
376
175
362
266
326
326
258
293
280
203
185
153
125
176
331
823
939
868
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
18
0.6
SSW
12
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SSW
16
0.6
SW
12
0.5
SW
11
0.5
SW
11
0.4
SW
11
0.4
SW
10
0.3
SSE
11
0.4
SSE
10
0.3
SW
10
0.6
SW
13
0.6
SW
13
0.5
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.6
SW
18
1
SSE
7
0.2
NNW
12
0.2
NNW
12
0.9
SSE
7
Energy kJ
207
93
138
175
112
61
56
40
28
23
34
14
144
138
80
266
260
101
14
14
77
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SW
15
0.3
SSW
18
0.1
NW
11
0.2
S
12
0.1
NW
12
0.2
N
7
0.2
S
11
0.1
NW
12
0.2
SSE
12
0.3
SW
10
0.3
SW
10
0.1
SW
18
0.5
SW
16
0.5
SW
16
0.2
NNW
13
0.4
SSW
12
0.3
NW
13
0.3
NW
12
0.2
SSW
9
0.1
NW
15
0.2
NNW
11
Energy kJ
54
61
5
11
6
4
9
6
13
15
15
12
130
129
17
54
26
23
8
9
12
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
0.9
SSE
7
1
SSE
6
1
SSE
6
1.1
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.2
SSE
7
1.3
SSE
8
1.2
SSE
8
1.3
SSE
8
1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1.1
SSE
8
1
SSE
7
1
SSE
7
Energy kJ
64
64
62
77
77
102
136
132
143
181
168
216
137
138
131
102
93
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
2
3
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
4
2
3
Distance (km)
94
0
977
977
1253
94
94
94
1016
0
94
94
0
94
94
94
94
94
0
1250
0
Best forecast wave conditions in Galapagos - San Cristobal
Rating
(10 max)
3
3
2
4
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
2
2
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
2
1
2
2
1
2
4
3
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
4
5
7
5
5
7
6
5
4
5
4
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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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