Beach Weather in Tortuguita Beach, Machalilla National Park, Ecuador

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Beach Weather Today in Tortuguita Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.1mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 60%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 16kmh from the South West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Tortuguita Beach faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 06:21 PM. Unfortunately there are chances that 66% cloud cover may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Tortuguita Beach

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.1mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 59%.

TORTUGUITA BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 22° 24° 25° 22° 21°
87% 65% 81% 77% 19% 31% 66% 58%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 24° 26° 25° 22° 22°
78% 37% 28% 40% 23% 74% 95% 91%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Mon 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 23° 26° 25° 22° 22°
97% 100% 100% 92% 79% 53% 100% 93%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Tue 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 23° 25° 25° 23° 22°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 66% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.3mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Wed 28th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 25° 25° 23° 22°
100% 100% 100% 100% 78% 89% 98% 99%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 25° 24° 22° 21°
100% 100% 100% 97% 79% 90% 92% 78%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Fri 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 22° 23° 25° 24° 22° 21°
83% 88% 82% 82% 82% 84% 81% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 24th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
1.4m
1.1m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
1.5m
14.8s 14.5s 16.4s 15.6s 15.5s 15.3s 14.8s 14.7s
Sun 25th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
9
kmh
1.5m
1.1m
1.4m
1.0m
1.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
14.6s 14.6s 14.8s 15.0s 14.6s 17.6s 17.1s 16.6s
Mon 26th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
1.5m
1.5m
1.4m
1.4m
1.3m
16.4s 16.2s 15.7s 15.5s 15.4s 15.3s 15.2s 15.0s
Tue 27th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
1.3m
1.3m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.0m
14.7s 14.5s 14.5s 14.4s 14.2s 13.9s 13.7s 13.6s
Wed 28th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
13.6s 13.5s 13.3s 13.1s 13.1s 13.1s 13.2s 13.1s
Thu 29th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
12.9s 12.7s 12.6s 13.0s 13.3s 13.3s 13.2s 12.8s
Fri 30th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.5m
0.6m
12.6s 12.5s 12.4s 12.1s 11.9s 15.6s 9.2s 12.9s
Sat 24th May
12:55 AM 6:58 AM 1:11 PM 7:40 PM
2.44 0.86 2.71 0.58
Sun 25th May
1:53 AM 7:55 AM 2:04 PM 8:29 PM
2.59 0.76 2.79 0.43
Mon 26th May
2:46 AM 8:49 AM 2:55 PM 9:18 PM
2.72 0.68 2.83 0.33
Tue 27th May
3:37 AM 9:40 AM 3:45 PM 10:05 PM
2.81 0.63 2.84 0.28
Wed 28th May
4:27 AM 10:31 AM 4:35 PM 10:53 PM
2.85 0.62 2.81 0.29
Thu 29th May
5:17 AM 11:22 AM 5:24 PM 11:42 PM
2.84 0.65 2.74 0.37
Fri 30th May
6:07 AM 12:14 PM 6:14 PM
2.78 0.73 2.63
Sat 24th May
25°
0.1mm
9kmh SW
60%
Sun 25th May
26°
0.1mm
13kmh WSW
58%
Mon 26th May
26°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
89%
Tue 27th May
25°
0.5mm
11kmh SW
95%
Wed 28th May
25°
0.3mm
11kmh SW
95%
Thu 29th May
25°
0.0mm
13kmh SW
92%
Fri 30th May
25°
0.0mm
11kmh SW
83%
Sat 31st May
24°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
95%
Sun 1st June
25°
0.2mm
10kmh SSW
93%
Mon 2nd June
25°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
95%
Tue 3rd June
25°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
93%
Wed 4th June
24°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
88%
Thu 5th June
24°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
96%
Fri 6th June
23°
0.0mm
12kmh SW
98%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 5 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 88%.

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

Taking a Holiday at Tortuguita Beach, Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador

Taking a holiday at Tortuguita Beach in Machalilla National Park, Manabi, Ecuador is an unforgettable experience. This pristine beach is situated within the protected area of the park, offering visitors a chance to enjoy its unspoiled beauty and abundant wildlife. The park itself is home to various ecosystems, from coastal forests to coral reefs, ensuring a diverse and unique experience for all who visit.

Beach Type

Tortuguita Beach boasts fine-grained yellow sand that feels soft underfoot. The beach is surrounded by rocky cliffs and lush vegetation, adding to its secluded charm. The crystal-clear water provides excellent visibility for snorkeling and diving enthusiasts, as the coastline features an impressive coral reef system teeming with marine life.

Beach Activities

Popular activities on Tortuguita Beach include:

  • Snorkeling: With its clear waters and diverse marine life, snorkeling is a must-do activity on this beach. The coral reefs provide a habitat for colorful fish species like angelfish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and more.
  • Scuba diving: For those with more experience in underwater exploration, scuba diving allows you to get up close with some of the more elusive marine life inhabiting the reefs.
  • Hiking: Trails around the beach provide opportunities for visitors to explore the surrounding forests where you might spot wildlife like howler monkeys or tropical birds.
  • Boat tours: Guided boat tours are available for those looking to explore other nearby beaches or islands within Machalilla National Park.
  • Wildlife watching: As part of a protected national park, Tortuguita Beach offers unique opportunities to observe sea turtles nesting (in season) or spot humpback whales migrating along the coast between June and October.

Accommodations

While there are no beach resorts or hotels directly on Tortuguita Beach due to its protected status within Machalilla National Park, there are various lodging options nearby.

Areas to Stay In

  • Puerto Lopez: This small fishing village is located approximately 12 km south of Tortuguita Beach and offers a range of accommodations, from budget-friendly hostels to more upscale hotels. Staying in Puerto Lopez allows easy access to the park, as well as other attractions like Isla de la Plata and the Agua Blanca community.
  • Ayampe: About 25 km south of Tortuguita Beach, Ayampe is a tranquil coastal village with a laid-back atmosphere. There are a variety of eco-lodges and guesthouses available, making it an ideal spot for those seeking peace and relaxation during their stay.
  • Manta: For those looking for more urban amenities, Manta is a larger city approximately 100 km north of Tortuguita Beach. With a range of hotels, restaurants, and entertainment options, Manta provides additional convenience for visitors.

Beach Amenities

Tortuguita Beach's amenities are limited due to its protected status within Machalilla National Park. However, there are basic facilities such as restrooms and picnic areas available. It is important to note that there are no shops or restaurants at the beach itself; visitors should plan ahead by bringing their own food, water, and sun protection.

Overall, Tortuguita Beach offers an idyllic escape for beachgoers seeking natural beauty and abundant wildlife in an unspoiled setting. With various activities available both above and below the water's surface, it's sure to be a memorable experience for all who visit this unique destination within Machalilla National Park.

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