Tortuga Bay Surf Forecast

/ Galapagos – Santa Cruz (4 surf breaks) /

Ecuador (61 surf breaks) / Lat Long: (0.76° S 90.33° W)

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Tortuga Bay surfForecast / Galapagos – Santa Cruz / Ecuador

12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 pm Wednesday 10 Sep 2025 -06

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Tortuga Bay surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.

Today's Tortuga Bay sea temperature is 19.6° C
(Which is 1.0°C colder than average for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tortuga Bay this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Tortuga Bay in the next 12 days are 1.9m 17s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Sep 14) at 6AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 13s period and expected on Tuesday (Sep 16) at 3PM.

Wave Type	Time (-06) & Date	Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)	-	-
Best Surf	-	-
Most Powerful	6AM (Sun 14th Sep)	6ft (1.9m) 17s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuga Bay over the next 12 days.

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	Short Range Forecast Mostly dry. Warm (max 20°C on Wed afternoon, min 18°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.											Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 21°C on Sun afternoon, min 18°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.
	Wed 10		Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM	PM	Night	AM
Rating (10 max)	0	1	1	0	2	1	1	2	2	1	2	1	1	3	2	1	3	2	1	2	1
Swell Height Map See all maps
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW	SSW
Period(s) (?)	16	15	15	15	15	15	14	14	14	20	18	17	16	16	15	15	15	16	15	14	14
Wave Graph (?)
Energy (?)	511	499	655	643	683	722	669	665	1086	1261	1806	2012	1964	1911	1567	1301	1253	1439	1086	761	642
Wind (km/h)	SSE	S	SSE	SSE	S	S	S	S	S	SSW	SSW	S	S	S	SSE	SSE	SSW	S	SSW	SSW	S
Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	on	cross- on	on	on	on	cross- on	on	cross- on	on	on	on	on
High Tide / height (m)	4:23PM 2.08		4:41AM 2.21	5:08PM 2.02		5:25AM 2.11	5:56PM 1.92		6:14AM 1.96		6:52PM 1.79	7:11AM 1.80		7:59PM 1.66	8:21AM 1.65		9:21PM 1.59	9:45AM 1.58		10:47PM 1.62	11:07AM 1.61
Low Tide / height (m)		10:28PM 0.10	10:59AM 0.06		11:12PM 0.18	11:45AM 0.13		12:02AM 0.30		12:37PM 0.24	12:58AM 0.44		1:38PM 0.36	2:08AM 0.57		2:52PM 0.46		3:34AM 0.64	4:15PM 0.48		5:00AM 0.62

	Wed 10		Thursday 11			Friday 12			Saturday 13			Sunday 14			Monday 15			Tuesday 16
Sunrise	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:54	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52	-	-	5:52
Sunset	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	6:00	-	-	5:59	-	-	5:59	-	-

Rain (mm)	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Temp. °C	20	19	20	20	19	19	19	19	19	20	19	19	21	18	20	20	18	20	20	19	20
Feels °C (?)	19	19	19	19	20	19	19	19	19	19	19	18	19	18	19	19	19	19	19	20	21

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Recent Eyeball Surf Reports for Galapagos - Santa Cruz

Wind Update Continuing clean conditions at Tortuga Bay (calm at Puerto Ayora 3 km from Tortuga Bay). 0.7m 9s swell from the SSE with a 0.6m 13s groundswell from the SW and a 0.4m 14s groundswell from the SSW. 3 swells combining to make bigger set waves.
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Information about the Tortuga Bay Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tortuga Bay provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Tortuga Bay can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tortuga Bay 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 (Tortuga Bay) 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 Tortuga Bay 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 - Santa Cruz? If you are looking for accommodation near Tortuga Bay, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Galapagos - Santa Cruz, consider staying in Bahia de la Academia which is 2 km (1 miles) away. Other places in and around Galapagos - Santa Cruz where you can find information about places to rent, and car hire include Galapagos Islands which is 83 km (52 miles) away and San Cristobal, 89 km (55 miles) away.