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Seymour Norte

Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador

🪸Sharp reef🦈Sharks🏝️Remote

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Seymour Norte is a remote right-hand reef break off the north coast of Santa Cruz, accessible only by boat. The wave picks up NW swells and offers uncrowded, quality surf for those willing to make the journey.

Seymour Norte surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Poor

0.4mESE@8s

14km/h

0.4m@8s

14km/h

Wed4

Poor

0.4mSE@8s

14km/h

0.4m@8s

14km/h

Thu5

Poor

0.4mSE@7s

5km/h

0.4m@7s

5km/h

Fri6

Poor

0.3mSE@11s

5km/h

0.3m@11s

5km/h

Sat7

Poor

0.3mWNW@15s

13km/h

0.3m@15s

13km/h

Sun8

Poor

0.3mWNW@14s

15km/h

0.3m@14s

15km/h

Mon9

Poor

0.3mWNW@14s

14km/h

0.3m@14s

14km/h

Tue10

Poor

0.3mN@15s

13km/h

0.3m@15s

13km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.4mWSW@14s

10km/h

0.4m@14s

10km/h

Thu12

Poor

0.4mNW@15s

9km/h

0.4m@15s

9km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 9 km/h · PM 17 km/h · Tide at 9am (1.4m)

Swell

0.4m

ESE(123°)

Score: 1/25

Period

Short period

Score: 1/25

Wind

14km/h

S(185°)

Score: 3/25

Weather

29°C

0.5mm86%

First light 5:10amSunrise 5:40amSunset 5:48pmLast light 6:18pm

Windswell

0.3m@2s

Secondary

0.2m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell0.4m @8s ESE outside window

Wind14 km/h S onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:10am–1:38pm · through highStrike window: 4:47–6:18pm · risingIdeal tide: 0.5–1.5m

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°C

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2m1.0

sec

11s

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swell

windkm/h

4g12

15g31

16g31

18g37

16g30

8g13

13g29

11g27

16g32

18g34

3g5

7g20

9g26

1g18

4g10

5g9

3g17

7g21

5g18

4g11

3g5

12g27

14g34

16g35

15g35

11g17

16g34

14g34

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17g36

5g14

19g37

18g41

14g39

9g37

7g12

12g25

18g39

16g42

11g39

4g11

10g23

16g36

12g39

7g36

8g14

11g22

13g30

7g35

2g34

tidem

2:55am0.4m

9:00am1.4m

3:12pm0.3m

9:41pm1.6m

4:07am0.3m

10:17am1.5m

4:26pm0.3m

5:10am0.2m

11:19am1.6m

5:22pm0.3m

5:58am0.1m

12:13pm1.7m

6:12pm0.3m

6:44am0.1m

12:57pm1.8m

7:00pm0.2m

1:03am1.9m

7:21am0.0m

1:35pm1.8m

7:38pm0.2m

1:43am1.9m

8:00am0.0m

2:14pm1.8m

8:15pm0.2m

2:19am1.9m

8:35am0.0m

2:51pm1.8m

8:54pm0.2m

2:54am1.8m

9:12am0.1m

3:27pm1.8m

9:30pm0.3m

3:30am1.7m

9:48am0.1m

4:04pm1.7m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

2:55 am

Low · 0.37m

9:00 am

High · 1.44m

3:12 pm

Low · 0.32m

9:41 pm

High · 1.64m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Poor

Components

Swell Direction0/25

Swell Size1/25

Swell Period1/25

Wind3/25

Raw Score5/100

Adjustments

🌊💨 Windswell-5

🌊 Tide+5

💨 Gusty Wind-5

⚠️ Weak Component-15

📉 Undersized Swell-11

⚖️ Penalty Stack Cap+11

🚫 Undersized Capmax 15

Adjusted Score0/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score0

🌊💨 Windswell🌊 Optimal tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Swell0.4m @8s ESE outside window

Wind14 km/h S onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: NW (315°)
Direction range: 290° - 340°
Size range: 1.2m - 3m
Ideal size: 2m - 2.6m
Height multiplier: 0.97×
Ideal period: 16s+

Wind Requirements

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

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid
Optimal range: 0.5m - 1.5m

Water temp

24°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

7/10

Crowd level

1/10

Access: Boat charter required. Remote island location.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Seymour Norte?

Seymour Norte is a reef break in Santa Cruz, Galapagos, Ecuador, that mostly breaks right.

What swell works best at Seymour Norte?

Seymour Norte picks up swell from the WNW round to the NNW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the NW. It starts working at around 1.2m and handles up to about 3m, with the sweet spot around 2 to 2.6m. Period matters too: aim for 16s or longer, as anything under 12s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Seymour Norte?

An E wind is dead offshore at Seymour Norte, and anything from the ENE round to the ESE keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Seymour Norte?

Seymour Norte is at its best around mid tide, roughly 0.5m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Seymour Norte?

The most reliable run of swell at Seymour Norte comes Dec to Apr. There's a second window in May and Nov too. Best with NW swells December-April.

How cold is the water at Seymour Norte?

The water at Seymour Norte averages around 24°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Seymour Norte good for beginners?

Not really. It's rated 7/10 for difficulty and suits experienced surfers. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 1/10). Remote location. Boat access required.

How do I get to Seymour Norte?

The nearest airport on our list is GPS. From there you need a boat to reach the break (we estimate around $150 USD, but confirm with an operator). Boat charter required. Remote island location.