Olas Verdes surf break

Olas Verdes surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Sunday 15 Mar 2026 -05
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Olas Verdes surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Olas Verdes sea temperature is
27.9° C
(Which is 2.8°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Olas Verdes this week:

The surf forecast for Olas Verdes over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 16) at 4AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.0m and 16s period with a secondary swell of 0.2m and 12s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Olas Verdes in the next 16 days are 1.1m 16s and forecast to arrive on Sunday (Mar 15) at 7PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives.

Wave TypeTime (-05) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Best Surf 4AM (Mon 16th Mar)3.5ft (1.0m) 16s
Most Powerful 7PM (Sun 15th Mar)3.5ft (1.1m) 16s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Olas Verdes over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Light rain (total 2mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 27°C on Sun afternoon, min 25°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Some drizzle, heaviest during Fri night. Warm (max 27°C on Wed morning, min 25°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
3
0
2
2
0
0
2
0
0
1
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.2
WSW
1.1
SW
1
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.9
WSW
0.8
WSW
0.7
SW
0.7
SW
0.6
WSW
0.4
SW
0.4
SW
0.5
SW
0.6
SW
0.5
SW
0.4
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.6
WSW
0.5
SW
Period(s) (?)171616161514141413151413131315151414131313
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)7805955194254032642031911187263871401028714214012111811478
Wind
(km/h)
5
SSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
0
SSW
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
W
15
WSW
10
WSW
5
SW
15
WSW
10
WSW
10
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
5
WSW
15
WSW
10
W
5
WSW
20
WSW
10
WSW
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
glassoncross-
on
glassononglassoncross-
on
glassoncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
oncross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
cross-
on
High Tide
/ height (m)
2:23PM
1.73
2:22AM
1.69
3:02PM
1.88
3:08AM
1.82
3:38PM
2.04
3:49AM
1.95
4:13PM
2.17
4:29AM
2.07
4:48PM
2.26
5:09AM
2.15
5:24PM
2.31
5:50AM
2.18
6:03PM
2.29
Low Tide
/ height (m)
8:32PM
0.74
8:41AM
0.47
9:15PM
0.58
9:22AM
0.37
9:53PM
0.42
10:01AM
0.28
10:30PM
0.27
10:39AM
0.21
11:07PM
0.15
11:18AM
0.18
11:45PM
0.07
11:58AM
0.20
12:25AM
0.05
Sunday
15
Monday
16
Tuesday
17
Wednesday
18
Thursday
19
Friday
20
Saturday
21
Sunrise6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:26--6:24--6:24--
Sunset-6:34--6:32--6:32--6:32--6:31--6:31--6:31-
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
rain showers
clear
clear
clear
Rain (mm)
--------2--------1---
Temp. °C262726272726272726272726262626262626262626
Feels °C (?)302829302929302929292929292729302729292729
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Information about the Olas Verdes Surf forecast

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

Olas Verdes is 3 km (2 miles) from Playas. If you plan a holiday in Guayas, look for hotels and other accommodation in Playas. Playas has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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