10-day surf forecast with Strike Scores for Playas, Guayas, Ecuador
Playas (officially General Villamil) is the closest surf to Guayaquil, making it popular with city surfers. The area has several right point breaks that offer consistent waves year-round.
Best day in the forecast: 2026-08-13 with a score of 36/100 (Poor)
Poor conditions overall: Average score 22/100. Look for spots with better forecasts.
Poor alignment: Swell from 228° is 42° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Too small: 0.7m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Short period: 8s is below minimum 10s. Windswell-dominated (choppy, weak waves).
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 260° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Groundswell-dominant conditions (clean, long-period waves).
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (228°), size (0.7m), or wind (16 km/h from 260°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.7m (2.3ft) swell from 228° (SW) at 8s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 232° is 38° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Too small: 0.6m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Moderate period: 10s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 252° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (232°), size (0.6m), or wind (15 km/h from 252°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 10s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 236° is 34° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Perfect period: 15s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 249° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (236°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 249°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 236° (SW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 231° is 39° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Too small: 0.8m is below minimum 0.9m. Waves will be weak/mushy.
Perfect period: 14s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Onshore/cross-shore: 14 km/h from 246° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.8m), or wind (14 km/h from 246°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 14s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 248° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (231°), size (0.8m), or wind (16 km/h from 248°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 231° (SW) at 15s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 235° is 35° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Moderate period: 12s meets minimum 10s but below ideal 14s. Some groundswell energy present.
Onshore/cross-shore: 13 km/h from 276° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (235°), size (0.6m), or wind (13 km/h from 276°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 235° (SW) at 12s period
Poor alignment: Swell from 233° is 37° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 266° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (233°), size (0.6m), or wind (15 km/h from 266°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 233° (SW) at 14s period
Onshore/cross-shore: 16 km/h from 247° (WSW). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (232°), size (0.6m), or wind (16 km/h from 247°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 232° (SW) at 15s period
Local wind-generated waves (choppy, short-period)
Very low confidence (8-10 day forecast, conditions may change)
Poor alignment: Swell from 229° is 41° off optimal 270°, barely within workable range 225°-315°.
Good period: 13s is 93% of ideal 14s. Clean, powerful groundswell.
Onshore/cross-shore: 15 km/h from 271° (W). Destroying wave quality. Offshore range: 45°-90°.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.6m), or wind (15 km/h from 271°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.6m (2.0ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 13s period
Perfect period: 17s is at or above ideal 14s. Long-period groundswell with maximum power.
Poor conditions at Playas. Either swell direction (229°), size (0.8m), or wind (13 km/h from 249°) is unfavorable. Consider other spots or wait for better conditions.
0.8m (2.6ft) swell from 229° (SW) at 17s period
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