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Tortuga Bay Surf Forecast
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Tortuga Bay surfForecast / Galapagos – Santa Cruz / Ecuador
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 5 am Tuesday 01 Jul 2025 -06
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tortuga Bay this week:
The surf forecast for Tortuga Bay over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jul 01) at 9AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 10s period with a secondary swell of 0.8m and 18s. The wind is predicted to be onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tortuga Bay in the next 12 days are 1.4m 16s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Jul 04) at 9PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 7s period and expected on Saturday (Jul 05) at 12PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9AM (Tue 1st Jul) | 2.5ft (0.8m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 6AM (Wed 2nd Jul) | 4ft (1.2m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 9PM (Fri 4th Jul) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuga Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 10 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 9 | 13 | 10 | 10 |
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| Energy (?) | 909 | 891 | 1072 | 1013 | 955 | 783 | 647 | 604 | 575 | 755 | 827 | 1033 | 799 | 829 | 622 | 517 | 382 | 350 | 436 | 394 | 390 | 522 | 407 | 369 | 445 | 409 | 417 | 456 | 567 | 565 | 748 | 612 | 723 | 1077 | 696 | 602 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 7:14PM 1.64 | 7:45AM 1.79 | 8:08PM 1.55 | 8:33AM 1.71 | 9:07PM 1.49 | 9:25AM 1.64 | 10:09PM 1.46 | 10:20AM 1.60 | 11:11PM 1.47 | 11:16AM 1.60 | 12:07AM 1.51 | 12:08PM 1.62 | 12:57AM 1.57 | 12:56PM 1.67 | 1:42AM 1.64 | 1:41PM 1.73 | 2:23AM 1.72 | 2:22PM 1.78 | 3:03AM 1.80 | 3:02PM 1.83 | 3:41AM 1.88 | 3:41PM 1.86 | ||||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 1:15PM 0.50 | 1:21AM 0.47 | 2:07PM 0.55 | 2:10AM 0.58 | 3:01PM 0.58 | 3:05AM 0.67 | 3:57PM 0.59 | 4:04AM 0.71 | 4:54PM 0.56 | 5:05AM 0.72 | 5:48PM 0.51 | 6:02AM 0.68 | 6:37PM 0.45 | 6:53AM 0.63 | 7:22PM 0.37 | 7:39AM 0.57 | 8:04PM 0.30 | 8:21AM 0.51 | 8:43PM 0.24 | 9:02AM 0.46 | 9:21PM 0.19 | 9:43AM 0.42 | 9:58PM 0.17 | |||||||||||||
Tuesday 01 | Wednesday 02 | Thursday 03 | Friday 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 6:01 | - | - | 6:01 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - | 6:03 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:07 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - | - | 6:08 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 22 |
| Feels °C (?) | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 22 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 22 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Fri morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Mon morning, min 21°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 23°C on Thu morning, min 21°C on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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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.
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