10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Playa Negra Mompiche, Esmeraldas, Ecuador
Playa Negra is the mellow beach break in Mompiche town, perfect for beginners or when the main point is too powerful. The dark sand beach offers consistent, forgiving waves with an easy paddle out.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-09 with a score of 34/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 16/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Moderate alignment: Swell from 245° is 25° off optimal 270°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 4s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 231° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (245°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 231°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 245° (WSW) at 4s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Moderate alignment: Swell from 243° is 27° off optimal 270°, workable but not ideal.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 224° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (243°), size (0.7m), or wind (12 km/h from 224°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 243° (WSW) at 4s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 232° is 38° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Too small: 0.4m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 11 km/h from 221° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (232°), size (0.4m), or wind (11 km/h from 221°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 13s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 237° is 33° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Too small: 0.5m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 218° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 218°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 238° is 32° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 215° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
-5 points: Short-period windswell is present, creating choppy, disorganized conditions.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (238°), size (0.7m), or wind (15 km/h from 215°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 238° (WSW) at 12s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 9 km/h from 233° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (237°), size (0.7m), or wind (9 km/h from 233°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 237° (WSW) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 229° is 41° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 10 km/h from 222° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.5m), or wind (10 km/h from 222°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 227° is 43° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Moderate period: 11s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 220° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (227°), size (0.5m), or wind (14 km/h from 220°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 227° (SW) at 11s period
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 230° is 40° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 235°-315°.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 226° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (230°), size (0.4m), or wind (13 km/h from 226°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.4m (1.3ft) swell from 230° (SW) at 14s period
Perfect period: 16s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 12 km/h from 228° (SW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 70°-110°.
Poor conditions at Playa Negra Mompiche. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.5m), or wind (12 km/h from 228°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.5m (1.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 16s period
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