Playa Bruja Surf Break
Lat Long: 1.95° S 80.73° W

Playa Bruja Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Weather Forecast for Playa Bruja

Issued: 6 pm 08 Jun 2026 (local time)

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Today's Playa Bruja sea temperature is
25.7° C

2.9°C warmer than normal for this time of year

Playa Bruja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Playa Bruja surf forecast from 9 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Tuesday 9 Jun, 4AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,281 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Tuesday 9 Jun, 7AM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Bruja this week:

The surf forecast for Playa Bruja over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.6m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.1m and 11s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bruja in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Jun 09) at 4AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-shore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.8m 5s period and expected on Saturday (Jun 13) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Best Surf 7AM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s
Most Powerful 4AM (Tue 9th Jun)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bruja over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Light rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Mon afternoon. Warm (max 28°C on Tue afternoon, min 24°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light.

Days 5-7 Weather Summary

Light rain (total 6mm), mostly falling on Sat night. Warm (max 25°C on Thu afternoon, min 23°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Mon
8
Tuesday
9
Wednesday
10
Thursday
11
Friday
12
Saturday
13
Sunday
14
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Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
Rating
(10 max)
2
3
4
3
2
2
0
0
1
0
2
2
2
3
1
0
2
2
0
1
2
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.6
SW
18
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.5
SW
24
0.9
SW
21
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
2117
1438
1055
864
536
453
341
265
212
205
330
560
763
492
415
456
404
346
265
271
763
Wind (km/h)
15
W
10
WSW
10
SSE
5
WSW
10
NW
10
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
SW
10
SW
15
WSW
10
S
10
SW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SSW
15
WSW
5
SW
15
SW
Wind State
cross-on
cross
off
glassy
on
cross-off
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-off
cross
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
cross
cross
cross
High Tide
9:35PM1.69m
10:06AM1.97m
10:42PM1.72m
11:03AM2.01m
11:48PM1.80m
12:00PM2.08m
00:51AM1.92m
12:58PM2.15m
1:49AM2.06m
1:54PM2.23m
2:43AM2.20m
2:48PM2.29m
3:36AM2.31m
Low Tide
3:37AM0.70m
4:37PM0.67m
4:38AM0.71m
5:36PM0.55m
5:43AM0.69m
6:33PM0.41m
6:46AM0.62m
7:28PM0.26m
7:47AM0.52m
8:21PM0.12m
8:44AM0.43m
9:13PM0.01m
9:40AM0.35m
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6:20
6:20
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
6:22
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6:22
6:22
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6:22
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 mm
1
1
2
6
Temp °C
26
25
27
28
25
27
25
24
26
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
25
24
25
Feels °C
28
29
30
32
29
30
26
27
27
27
27
26
26
26
27
26
28
27
26
27
26
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.9
SW
17
1.7
SW
16
1.5
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
14
1.1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
13
0.8
SW
17
1.1
SW
16
1.3
SW
16
1.1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
15
1
SW
14
0.9
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.8
SW
14
0.9
SW
21
Energy kJ
2117
1438
1055
864
536
453
341
265
212
205
330
560
763
492
415
456
404
346
265
218
763
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.5
SW
5
0.1
NW
11
0.6
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
NW
8
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
6
0.4
SW
19
0.6
SW
18
0.7
SW
13
0.6
SSW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.3
NW
8
0.7
SW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.4
SW
24
0.6
SSW
5
0.8
SW
13
Energy kJ
14
5
14
19
11
17
35
26
123
194
175
36
18
20
11
28
18
10
197
18
208
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
NW
11
0.1
NW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.4
NW
9
0.1
SW
20
0.4
NW
8
0.4
NW
9
0.4
NW
10
0.4
WNW
9
0.6
SW
7
0.4
NW
8
0.2
WNW
10
0.2
WNW
10
0.3
NW
8
0.2
WNW
8
0.3
SW
26
0.1
NW
8
0.5
SW
24
0.1
W
18
Energy kJ
5
4
10
20
16
16
21
25
35
41
18
10
10
11
7
105
2
271
6
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.6
SSW
4
0.7
SSW
6
0.7
SW
6
0.6
SSW
7
0.6
SSW
4
0.8
SSW
5
0.6
SSW
5
0.7
SSW
6
Energy kJ
12
35
39
37
11
30
17
27
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
4
3
3
2
2
2
1
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
3
2
Distance (km)
36
238
0
0
27
0
901
36
225
901
36
36
705
0
31
705
0
0
1065
36
113
Best forecast wave conditions in Guayas
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
3
3
2
3
3
3
3
3
3
3
Best forecast wave conditions in Ecuador
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
4
4
3
3
2
1
3
4
3
3
3
3
3
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
6
9
6
5
5
8
9
6
6
5
7
7
4
4
5
4
4
6
6
4
4
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Information about the Playa Bruja Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Playa Bruja provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Bruja can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Bruja surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Bruja) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Bruja may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Playa Bruja is 34 km (21 miles) from the city of Santa Elena. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Santa Elena. Santa Elena has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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