10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for La Bellaca, Manabi, Ecuador
La Bellaca is a versatile left point break that works with both NW and SW swells, making it one of the more consistent spots on the Manabi coast. The wave offers long, workable walls with good power.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-08 with a score of 30/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 13/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 237° is 33° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 256° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 256°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 12s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Poor alignment: Swell from 228° is 42° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Short period: 11s is below minimum 12s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 281° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 281°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 11s period
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 14s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 14s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 231° is 39° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 260° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.5m), or wind (11 km/h from 260°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 14s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 229° is 41° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 1.2m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 15s is 94% of ideal 16s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.6m), or wind (11 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 312° (NW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 312°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 265° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.4m), or wind (10 km/h from 265°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 227° is 43° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 225° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 225°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 14s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 230° is 40° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Moderate period: 13s meets minimum 12s but below ideal 16s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 303° (WNW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.4m), or wind (12 km/h from 303°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 13s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 239° is 31° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 16s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 280° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 90°-135°.
Poor conditions at La Bellaca. Either swell direction (239°), size (0.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 280°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 239° (WSW) at 16s period
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