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Tortuga Bay surf Forecast / Galapagos – Santa Cruz / Ecuador
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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 Friday (May 10) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 18s period with a secondary swell of 1.0m and 8s. The wind is predicted to be cross-onshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Tortuga Bay in the next 12 days are 0.9m 16s and forecast to arrive on Thursday (May 16) at 3PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.
| Wave Type | Time (-06) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 10th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 18s |
| Best Surf | 9PM (Thu 16th May) | 2.5ft (0.7m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 3PM (Thu 16th May) | 3ft (0.9m) 16s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tortuga Bay over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 13 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 16 | 21 | 20 | 19 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 14 |
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| Energy (?) | 451 | 316 | 439 | 271 | 310 | 367 | 390 | 240 | 220 | 199 | 194 | 177 | 173 | 173 | 169 | 180 | 169 | 211 | 214 | 447 | 283 | 388 | 441 | 455 | 614 | 553 | 745 | 644 | 657 | 844 | 885 | 805 | 489 | 430 | 335 | 268 |
Wind (km/h) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on | on | on | on | on | on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | on |
High Tide / height (m) | 4:10PM 2.03 | 4:47AM 1.98 | 4:55PM 1.90 | 5:35AM 1.87 | 5:42PM 1.76 | 6:26AM 1.76 | 6:33PM 1.63 | 7:22AM 1.67 | 7:31PM 1.52 | 8:23AM 1.61 | 8:38PM 1.45 | 9:27AM 1.59 | 9:49PM 1.44 | 10:26AM 1.62 | 10:54PM 1.47 | 11:17AM 1.67 | 11:48PM 1.54 | 12:00PM 1.73 | 12:33AM 1.62 | 12:40PM 1.78 | 1:14AM 1.69 | 1:17PM 1.83 | 1:52AM 1.75 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (m) | 10:05AM 0.22 | 10:28PM 0.04 | 10:52AM 0.31 | 11:14PM 0.15 | 11:41AM 0.43 | 12:02AM 0.28 | 12:34PM 0.54 | 12:53AM 0.41 | 1:34PM 0.64 | 1:51AM 0.52 | 2:41PM 0.70 | 2:53AM 0.60 | 3:50PM 0.70 | 3:57AM 0.64 | 4:51PM 0.65 | 4:55AM 0.64 | 5:41PM 0.57 | 5:45AM 0.61 | 6:24PM 0.48 | 6:30AM 0.57 | 7:02PM 0.38 | 7:10AM 0.52 | 7:39PM 0.30 | |||||||||||||
Friday 10 | Saturday 11 | Sunday 12 | Monday 13 | Tuesday 14 | Wednesday 15 | Thursday 16 | Friday 17 | Saturday 18 | Sunday 19 | Monday 20 | Tuesday 21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - | 5:54 | - | - |
| Sunset | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - | - | 6:00 | - |
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| Temp. °C | 24 | 24 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Feels °C (?) | 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 25 | 25 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Sat morning, min 22°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Wed afternoon, min 23°C on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Thu morning, min 23°C on Thu night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 22°C on Tue 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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