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Level 3/10

Olon

Guayas, Ecuador

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Olon is the quieter neighbor to party-town Montanita, offering consistent beach break waves with a more family-friendly atmosphere. The long stretch of beach provides plenty of peaks to spread out.

Olon surf forecast

Model forecast for swell, wind and tide.

10-Day Forecast

Today3

Fair

1.2mSW@15s

9km/h

1.2m@15s

9km/h

Wed4

Fair

1.0mSW@13s

7km/h

1.0m@13s

7km/h

Thu5

Fair

1.1mSW@15s

5km/h

1.1m@15s

5km/h

Fri6

Fair

1.0mSW@14s

5km/h

1.0m@14s

5km/h

Sat7

Fair

0.8mSW@14s

8km/h

0.8m@14s

8km/h

Sun8

Fair

1.0mSW@16s

8km/h

1.0m@16s

8km/h

Mon9

Fair

0.9mSW@15s

6km/h

0.9m@15s

6km/h

Tue10

Fair

0.8mSW@14s

5km/h

0.8m@14s

5km/h

Wed11

Poor

0.7mSW@15s

8km/h

0.7m@15s

8km/h

Thu12

Fair

0.9mSW@16s

6km/h

0.9m@16s

6km/h

5+ days out, less certain

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Today's ConditionsToday's Conditions

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Best session: MorningAM 7 km/h · PM 10 km/h · High tide at 10am (1.6m)

Swell

1.2m

SW(228°)

Score: 20/25

Period

15s

Groundswell

Score: 25/25

Wind

9km/h

SSW(200°)

Score: 11/25

Weather

27°C

0.7mm73%

First light 5:31amSunrise 6:01amSunset 6:12pmLast light 6:42pm

Windswell

0.2m@1s

Secondary

0.6m

Confidence

100%

Location & Conditions

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Swell1.2m @15s SW in window

Wind9 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Hourly Forecast, Tide & Strike Windows

Strike window: 5:31–9:38am · risingStrike window: 11:07am–6:42pm · through lowIdeal tide: 0.4–1.5m

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2m1.0

sec

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swell

windkm/h

9g16

5g17

12g32

12g31

8g22

2g4

4g16

10g26

9g30

4g17

6g9

5g16

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8g26

3g14

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4g25

9g13

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3g26

tidem

4:11am0.4m

10:20am1.6m

4:30pm0.4m

5:26am0.4m

11:33am1.6m

5:43pm0.3m

6:30am0.2m

12:39pm1.7m

6:42pm0.3m

12:51am1.9m

7:15am0.1m

1:27pm1.8m

7:32pm0.3m

1:37am1.9m

7:57am0.0m

2:13pm1.9m

8:16pm0.2m

2:17am2.0m

8:35am0.0m

2:53pm2.0m

8:54pm0.3m

2:56am2.0m

9:10am0.0m

3:32pm2.0m

9:30pm0.3m

3:32am2.0m

9:45am0.0m

4:08pm2.0m

10:07pm0.3m

4:07am1.9m

10:20am0.0m

4:43pm2.0m

4:41am1.9m

10:54am0.1m

5:18pm1.9m

Ideal tideStrike windowNight

Tide times today

4:11 am

Low · 0.44m

10:20 am

High · 1.55m

4:30 pm

Low · 0.40m

Times shown in spot-local time.

Strike Score Breakdown

Fair

Components

Swell Direction6/25

Swell Size20/25

Swell Period25/25

Wind11/25

Raw Score62/100

Adjustments

🌊 Tide+3

💨 Gusty Wind-4

Adjusted Score61/100

Confidence

Multiplier×1.00

Final Score61

🌊 Mostly in the tide window

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Location & Conditions

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Wind9 km/h SSW onshore

SwellWind: Offshore Cross Onshore

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Swell Requirements

Optimal direction: W (270°)
Direction range: 225° - 315°
Size range: 0.9m - 1.8m
Ideal size: 1.3m - 1.6m
Height multiplier: 1.00×
Ideal period: 14s+

Wind Requirements

Optimal direction: ENE (67°)
Offshore range: 45° - 90°

Tide Requirements

Optimal tide: mid to high
Optimal range: 0.4m - 1.5m

Water temp

25°C

Wetsuit

Boardshorts / Rashguard

Difficulty

3/10

Crowd level

3/10

Access: Just north of Montanita. Quieter vibe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of wave is Olon?

Olon is a beach break in Guayas, Ecuador, with peaks that run both left and right.

What swell works best at Olon?

Olon picks up swell from the SW round to the NW, and it's best when it's coming straight out of the W. It starts working at around 0.9m and handles up to about 1.8m, with the sweet spot around 1.3 to 1.6m. Period matters too: aim for 14s or longer, as anything under 10s tends to be weak. These are the numbers our scoring uses, so treat them as a guide rather than a promise.

What wind is offshore at Olon?

An ENE wind is dead offshore at Olon, and anything from the NE round to the E keeps it clean. The morning is typically the best window, roughly 6am to 11am. Light winds from other directions can still be fine; strong offshores can make it hard to get into waves.

What tide is best at Olon?

Olon is at its best around the mid to high tide, roughly 0.4m to 1.5m on the local chart.

When is the best time of year to surf Olon?

Olon works year-round. Year-round. Quieter than Montanita.

How cold is the water at Olon?

The water at Olon averages around 25°C, so boardshorts or a rashguard will do. It shifts a few degrees through the year, so check the season before you pack.

Is Olon good for beginners?

Yes, it's one of the friendlier waves around, rated 3/10 for difficulty. The lineup is usually quiet (crowd 3/10). Mild conditions. Family-friendly.

How do I get to Olon?

The nearest airport on our list is GYE, then it's roughly a 3-hour drive. Just north of Montanita. Quieter vibe.

What other surf spots are near Olon?

The closest breaks we track are Montañita (4.6 km), Montanita Beach (5.5 km) and Montanita La Punta (5.9 km), handy when Olon isn't working. We track 6 spots around Guayas in total.