Beach Weather in Los Frailes Beach, Machalilla National Park, Ecuador

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
24°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
17°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
15°
 
Sea
19°
 
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 27° 24° 23° 22°
99% 71% 26% 76% 47% 46% 49% 95%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 23° 25° 26° 23° 22°
100% 93% 85% 83% 61% 83% 75% 83%
0.0mm 0.6mm 1.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 24° 25° 22° 22°
97% 100% 100% 100% 98% 62% 99% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 24° 25° 22° 22°
100% 100% 93% 100% 74% 55% 99% 85%
0.9mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 25° 25° 23° 22°
82% 93% 100% 100% 78% 78% 87% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 26° 25° 23° 22°
89% 97% 100% 99% 60% 76% 90% 96%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 24° 24° 23° 22°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
26°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19
kmh
12
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
1.1m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
12.8s 12.7s 5.1s 5.3s 12.5s 12.5s 12.4s 12.5s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
12.4s 12.3s 4.8s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.7s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
5
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
11.7s 11.6s 11.5s 11.4s 11.3s 11.2s 11.2s 11.1s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
11.1s 11.0s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 15.5s 15.1s 14.8s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
14.7s 14.7s 14.6s 14.5s 14.2s 14.1s 13.9s 13.8s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
13.7s 13.6s 13.4s 13.4s 13.3s 16.2s 14.4s 10.2s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
14.1s 16.6s 16.5s 16.1s 15.9s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s
Wed 6th December
4:44 AM 10:36 AM 4:29 PM 11:03 PM
0.50 1.70 0.50 1.90
Thu 7th December
5:41 AM 11:45 AM 5:33 PM 11:53 PM
0.50 1.70 0.50 1.90
Fri 8th December
6:28 AM 12:42 PM 6:29 PM
0.40 1.80 0.50
Sat 9th December
12:37 AM 7:10 AM 1:30 PM 7:18 PM
2.00 0.30 1.90 0.50
Sun 10th December
1:18 AM 7:49 AM 2:12 PM 8:03 PM
2.00 0.20 2.00 0.40
Mon 11th December
1:58 AM 8:26 AM 2:52 PM 8:45 PM
2.10 0.10 2.10 0.40
Tue 12th December
2:38 AM 9:04 AM 3:32 PM 9:27 PM
2.10 0.00 2.20 0.40
Wed 6th December
27°
0.2mm
9kmh WSW
63%
Thu 7th December
26°
2.0mm
7kmh SW
82%
Fri 8th December
26°
0.1mm
12kmh SSW
94%
Sat 9th December
25°
0.9mm
10kmh SW
88%
Sun 10th December
25°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
88%
Mon 11th December
26°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
88%
Tue 12th December
24°
0.1mm
12kmh SW
100%
Wed 13th December
27°
0.2mm
14kmh SW
62%
Thu 14th December
26°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
69%
Fri 15th December
26°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
80%
Sat 16th December
26°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
73%
Sun 17th December
25°
0.0mm
11kmh WSW
92%
Mon 18th December
26°
0.0mm
13kmh WSW
87%
Tue 19th December
26°
0.0mm
14kmh SW
85%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 26° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 82%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Los Frailes Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Taking a Holiday at Los Frailes Beach, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Escape the hustle and bustle of city life and embark on a tranquil holiday at Los Frailes Beach, located within the Machalilla National Park in Manabi, Ecuador. The pristine beach is known for its crystal clear waters, stunning landscapes, and diverse marine life. This tropical paradise is perfect for those seeking solitude as well as adventure enthusiasts who want to explore the wonders of Ecuador's coastline.

Beach Type

Los Frailes Beach boasts powdery white sand that feels soft under your feet. The beach's shoreline stretches for about 3 kilometers, allowing visitors to easily find a secluded spot to relax and soak up the sun. The clear azure waters are teeming with marine life due to the presence of rocks and coral reefs along the coast. This makes Los Frailes an ideal destination for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts who want to witness vibrant fish species, sea turtles, and other fascinating underwater creatures up close.

Beach Activities

Some popular beach activities at Los Frailes Beach include:

  1. Swimming: The calm waters of Los Frailes make it an excellent spot for swimming. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced swimmer, you'll enjoy taking a dip in the crystal-clear ocean.
  2. Snorkeling: With its diverse marine life thriving around the rocky areas and coral reefs, snorkeling at Los Frailes is truly an unforgettable experience.
  3. Diving: Dive into the underwater world of Los Frailes to explore its rich biodiversity firsthand.
  4. Hiking: Hike through Machalilla National Park along marked trails that lead to breathtaking viewpoints overlooking the beach.
  5. Birdwatching: Nature lovers will be thrilled by the variety of bird species that can be spotted in Machalilla National Park.
  6. Photography: Capture stunning photos of your memorable beach holiday against a backdrop of picturesque landscapes.

Accommodations

There are no hotels or resorts directly on Los Frailes Beach, as it is located within a protected national park. However, nearby towns such as Puerto Lopez and Machalilla provide several accommodation options, including hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

Areas to Stay In

  1. Puerto Lopez: This small fishing village is the closest town to Los Frailes Beach and serves as a base for many tourists visiting the area. Puerto Lopez offers a range of accommodations, restaurants, and tour operators that cater to different budgets.
  2. Machalilla: A quaint village situated near Machalilla National Park, this area provides a more peaceful and authentic Ecuadorian experience for travelers seeking tranquility during their beach holiday.

Beach Amenities

Los Frailes Beach offers limited amenities due to its location within a protected national park. Visitors can expect:

  • Public restrooms
  • Showers
  • A small snack bar (open during high season)
  • Basic picnic areas

It's important to remember that Los Frailes Beach has strict regulations in place to protect its pristine environment. As such, visitors are encouraged to carry out their trash and respect the natural surroundings during their stay at this beautiful beach destination.

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