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Level 3/10

Las Tunas

Manabi, Ecuador
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Las Tunas is a quiet beach break near the popular Ayampe area, offering uncrowded waves for those seeking solitude. The consistent beach break works with multiple swell directions year-round.

10-Day Forecast
Today5
3
Poor
0.8m@9s
9km/h
Thu6
51
Fair
0.9m@14s
8km/h
Fri7
45
Fair
0.8m@15s
9km/h
Sat8
38
Poor
1.0m@15s
14km/h
Sun9
48
Fair
0.9m@14s
9km/h
Mon10
30
Poor
0.6m@15s
10km/h
Tue11
39
Poor
0.7m@14s
11km/h
Wed12
22
Poor
1.0m@7s
7km/h
Thu13
44
Poor
0.7m@15s
6km/h
Fri14
57
Fair
1.2m@17s
7km/h
5+ days out, less certain
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Today's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 8 km/h · PM 8 km/h · High tide at 7am (2.1m)
Swell
0.8m
SW(217°)
Score: 5/25
Period
9s
Short period / windswell
Score: 4/25
Wind
9km/h
SW(214°)
Score: 11/25
Weather
25°C
0.0mm59%
First light 5:57amSunrise 6:27amSunset 6:30pmLast light 7:00pm
Windswell0.1m@1sSecondary0.3mConfidence
100%

Location & Conditions

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0°45°90°135°180°225°270°315°NESW
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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 10:04am–5:55pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m
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2m1.0
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swell
windkm/h
8g20
8g23
11g30
8g30
7g25
7g15
8g19
10g26
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6g12
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9g26
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tidem
1:12am0.4m
7:27am2.1m
1:51pm0.4m
8:01pm1.9m
2:01am0.5m
8:19am2.0m
2:44pm0.5m
9:00pm1.8m
3:00am0.7m
9:18am1.9m
3:50pm0.5m
10:14pm1.8m
4:16am0.7m
10:30am1.9m
5:07pm0.5m
5:38am0.7m
11:48am1.9m
6:26pm0.4m
12:50am2.0m
6:56am0.6m
12:57pm2.0m
7:27pm0.3m
1:51am2.1m
7:58am0.5m
2:01pm2.1m
8:22pm0.1m
2:46am2.3m
8:53am0.3m
2:55pm2.3m
9:12pm0.1m
3:32am2.5m
9:41am0.3m
3:44pm2.4m
9:58pm0.0m
4:16am2.5m
10:25am0.2m
4:32pm2.4m
Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

1:12 am
Low tide - 0.42m
7:27 am
High tide - 2.12m
1:51 pm
Low tide - 0.40m
8:01 pm
High tide - 1.89m
Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

3
Poor
Components
Swell Direction2/25
Swell Size5/25
Swell Period4/25
Wind11/25
Raw Score22/100
Adjustments
🌊 Tide-1
💨 Gusty Wind-4
⚠️ Weak Component-5
📉 Undersized Swell-9
🚫 Undersized Capmax 64
Adjusted Score3/100
Confidence
Multiplier×1.00
Final Score3
🌊 Slightly above optimal tide

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction
W (270°)
Direction range
225° - 315°
Size range
0.9m - 1.8m
Ideal size
1.5m
Height multiplier
1.00×
Ideal period
14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction
E (90°)
Offshore range
70° - 110°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide
mid to high
Optimal range
0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

2/10

Access: Near Ayampe. Quiet beach.

Frequently Asked Questions

What tide is best at Las Tunas?

Las Tunas works best on a mid to high tide, ideally between 0.4m and 1.5m on the local tide chart. The tide chart above shows today’s strike window.

What wind direction is offshore at Las Tunas?

Offshore wind at Las Tunas blows from the E (90°). Anything in the 70° to 110° range grooms the faces; outside it, expect chop or bumpy conditions.

What swell size and direction work best at Las Tunas?

Las Tunas wants W swell (225° to 315°) between 0.9m and 1.8m, with a period of 14s or more for quality waves.

When is the best time of year to surf Las Tunas?

The main season at Las Tunas is Jan-Dec. Works year-round with both swell directions.

How do I get to Las Tunas?

Fly into MEC, then allow about 120 minutes by road. Near Ayampe. Quiet beach.

What kind of wave is Las Tunas?

Las Tunas is a beach break, a peak with lefts and rights. Difficulty is rated 3/10.

Best Season

Peak: Jan-Dec

Works year-round with both swell directions.

Getting There

Airport
MEC
Drive time
120 min
Data quality
community

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