Tongo Reef surf break

Tongo Reef surfForecast / Galapagos – San Cristobal / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Friday 13 Mar 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
28.3° C
(Which is 1.5°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 (Mar 13) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.2m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.7m and 21s. 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 2.5m 17s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Mar 14) at 6PM. 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 4s period and expected on Friday (Mar 13) at 9AM.

Wave TypeTime (-06) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 9AM (Fri 13th Mar)2.5ft (0.7m) 21s
Best Surf 3AM (Sat 14th Mar)7ft (2.2m) 19s
Most Powerful 6PM (Sat 14th Mar)8ft (2.5m) 17s

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


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Fri night. Warm (max 28°C on Fri morning, min 26°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Light rain (total 7mm), mostly falling on Tue afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light.

Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
4
4
4
5
4
4
4
4
4
4
3
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
2
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
0.7
SSW
0.9
SSW
1.7
SSW
2.1
SSW
2.4
SSW
2.4
SSW
2
SSW
1.9
SSW
1.8
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.6
SSW
1.5
SSW
1.4
SSW
1.3
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.7
S
1.1
SSW
1.1
SSW
1
SSW
0.9
SSW
0.8
SSW
Period(s) (?)212119181717161616151514141312161414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)447692220526113354320219481728161311211091862671563245245536507378286215
Wind
(km/h)
15
ESE
15
ESE
10
ESE
15
E
15
ESE
15
ENE
15
E
10
ENE
10
ENE
5
E
5
SE
5
SE
5
ESE
5
E
10
ESE
10
SE
10
ESE
15
ESE
15
ESE
15
SE
10
ESE
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
offoffoffoffoffcross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
offoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff
High Tide
/ height (m)
10:33AM
1.45
10:46PM
1.47
11:46AM
1.53
11:56PM
1.55
12:38PM
1.67
12:49AM
1.67
1:20PM
1.81
1:33AM
1.80
1:57PM
1.95
2:12AM
1.93
2:32PM
2.08
2:49AM
2.03
3:07PM
2.17
Low Tide
/ height (m)
4:41PM
0.90
5:20AM
0.71
6:02PM
0.80
6:22AM
0.61
6:54PM
0.66
7:08AM
0.48
7:35PM
0.50
7:47AM
0.36
8:12PM
0.35
8:23AM
0.25
8:47PM
0.21
8:58AM
0.17
9:23PM
0.11
Friday
13
Saturday
14
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Sunrise6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--6:03--
Sunset-6:10--6:10--6:09--6:09--6:09--6:08--6:08-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
thunderstorm
rain showers
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--1-1--------21121-56
Temp. °C282827282827282827272827272727272727272727
Feels °C (?)293029303129303029303130313130303029303030
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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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