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Playa Bruja surfForecast / Guayas / Ecuador
16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 12 pm Thursday 30 Apr 2026 -05Forecast update in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Playa Bruja surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Playa Bruja sea temperature is
26.5° C
(Which is 2.7°C warmer than normal for this time of year)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 Thursday (Apr 30) at 7PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.4m and 12s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 5s. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Bruja in the next 16 days are 1.1m 14s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (May 06) at 1PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (May 01) at 4PM.
| Wave Type | Time (-05) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 7PM (Thu 30th Apr) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
| Best Surf | 4AM (Mon 4th May) | 1.5ft (0.5m) 16s |
| Most Powerful | 1PM (Wed 6th May) | 3.5ft (1.1m) 14s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Bruja over the next 16 days.
Updates in hr min s Forecast update imminent
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 26°C on Fri morning, min 23°C on Thu afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 26°C on Sun morning, min 23°C on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Thursday 30 | Friday 1 | Saturday 2 | Sunday 3 | Monday 4 | Tuesday 5 | Wednesday 6 | |||||||||||||||
AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
WNW 17 | WNW 18 | SW 12 | SW 12 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 18 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 | |
58 | 60 | 50 | 48 | 83 | 48 | 56 | 104 | 74 | 88 | 111 | 91 | 159 | 174 | 248 | 218 | 165 | 421 | 404 | 459 | 404 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | cross-off | glassy | cross-on | glassy | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | glassy | glassy | cross-on | glassy | |
High Tide | 3:06PM2.19m | 3:38AM2.15m | 3:40PM2.19m | 4:13AM2.17m | 4:14PM2.16m | 4:48AM2.16m | 4:47PM2.11m | 5:23AM2.11m | 5:21PM2.04m | 5:59AM2.04m | 5:56PM1.95m | 6:38AM1.95m | 6:33PM1.86m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 9:25PM0.25m | 9:39AM0.46m | 9:58PM0.21m | 10:14AM0.46m | 10:31PM0.20m | 10:49AM0.48m | 11:04PM0.22m | 11:24AM0.52m | 11:39PM0.28m | 12:00PM0.60m | 00:16AM0.36m | 12:39PM0.69m | 00:54AM0.46m | ||||||||
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 | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — | 6:18 | — | — |
 | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:21 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — | — | 6:20 | — |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | 1 | 5 | — | — | — | — | — | 4 | — | — | 3 | |
Temp °C | 25 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 25 | 24 |
28 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 26 | 28 | 30 | 26 | 28 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SSW 5 | SW 11 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | SW 5 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 13 | SW 16 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 16 | SW 16 | SW 14 | SW 14 | SW 14 |
 kJ | 53 | 52 | 50 | 48 | 17 | 30 | 19 | 19 | 13 | 88 | 111 | 82 | 159 | 174 | 248 | 218 | 165 | 421 | 404 | 459 | 404 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | WNW 17 | WNW 18 | WNW 13 | WNW 15 | WNW 16 | WNW 16 | SW 15 | SW 15 | SW 14 | SW 5 | SW 17 | SW 16 | SW 12 | SW 12 | SW 18 | SW 4 | SW 13 | SW 5 | NW 15 | NW 15 | WNW 11 |
| kJ | 58 | 60 | 18 | 43 | 83 | 48 | 56 | 104 | 74 | 6 | 46 | 91 | 74 | 50 | 49 | 4 | 140 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 12 |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | W 12 | W 14 | W 14 | SW 18 | SW 11 | SW 16 | WNW 14 | W 14 | WNW 14 | SW 18 | W 13 | SW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | NW 12 | SSW 18 | SSW 5 | WNW 12 | NW 8 | NW 11 | NW 14 |
| kJ | 12 | 14 | 16 | 12 | 43 | 41 | 38 | 35 | 70 | 79 | 13 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 6 | 32 | 9 | 14 | 3 | 5 | 8 |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSW 5 | SW 4 | SSW 5 | SSW 5 | — | SSW 5 | — | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | SW 5 | — | — | — | — | SSW 4 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | 11 | 9 | 10 | 13 | — | 18 | — | — | — | — | 5 | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | — | — | 7 | 7 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 0 | 705 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 36 | 996 | 0 | 0 | 705 | 0 | 36 | 1077 | 24 | 36 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 975 | 0 |
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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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