Los Capaes Surf Break

Lat Long: 2.19° S 80.86° W

Los Capaes Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 12 am 18 Oct 2026 (local time)

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Today's Los Capaes sea temperature is
27.3°C
5.9° 

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


Los Capaes surf forecast from 18 Oct 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Wednesday 21 Oct, 4AM (local time) - 3.5ft (1.1m), 18s period, SW swell with cross-offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 21 Oct, 10PM (local time) - 5ft (1.6m), 16s period, SW swell with 1,230 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Sunday 18 Oct, 7AM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 15s period with SW swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Los Capaes this week:

The surf forecast for Los Capaes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Sunday (Oct 18) at 7AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.3m and 15s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 15s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Los Capaes in the next 16 days are 1.6m 16s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Oct 21) at 10PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.3m 6s period and expected on Saturday (Oct 24) at 7AM.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 7AM (Sun 18th Oct)4.5ft (1.3m) 15s
Best Surf 4AM (Wed 21st Oct)3.5ft (1.1m) 18s
Most Powerful10PM (Wed 21st Oct)5ft (1.6m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Los Capaes over the next 16 days.


Short Range Forecast

Some drizzle, heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 27°C on Thu afternoon, min 25°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light.

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Energy kJ
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581
286
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SSE
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High Tide
8:16AM1.56m
9:29PM1.59m
9:29AM1.48m
10:47PM1.60m
10:57AM1.48m
11:54PM1.69m
12:11PM1.57m
00:44AM1.81m
1:05PM1.70m
1:25AM1.94m
1:50PM1.85m
2:02AM2.08m
2:31PM2.00m
2:39AM2.19m
Low Tide
2:46PM0.70m
3:38AM0.96m
3:58PM0.77m
5:04AM0.95m
5:14PM0.78m
6:14AM0.85m
6:17PM0.72m
7:04AM0.70m
7:07PM0.64m
7:45AM0.53m
7:50PM0.54m
8:22AM0.36m
8:30PM0.44m
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Information about the Los Capaes Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Los Capaes provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Los Capaes can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Los Capaes 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 (Los Capaes) 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 Los Capaes 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.

Los Capaes is 4 km (2 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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